Painted Devils

'Gorgeous prose, delicious magic' V.E. Schwab

Let's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult.

A scrappy jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to Little Thieves by Margaret Owen.

After breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous Emeric Conrad, Vanja is ready for the straight and narrow.

That is, until she runs into trouble, and invents a goddess to scam her way out. But Vanja's lies spin out of control when Emeric appears to investigate, and the deity manifests, claiming him as her virgin sacrifice.

Now, Emeric must discover whether Vanja is guilty of fraud - or if his life really is on the line. And with a simple way to save Emeric looming over them, he and Vanja face an even more dangerous question: is there a future for them, and at what price?

Praise for Margaret Owen

'A wild, adventurous romp' Hafsah Faizal

'Absolutely breathtaking' Claire Legrand

'Wildly fun' Emily A. Duncan

“ PRAISE FOR MARGARET OWEN A lush and lively adventure replete with romance, revenge, and robbery - Kirkus, starred review on Little Thieves With Six of Crows and The Cruel Prince as readalikes, this will find an audience anywhere there are fantasy fans. Highly recommended and not to be missed - School Library Journal, starred review, on Little ThievesYA fantasy at its very best - Armadillo Magazine”

Gorgeous prose, delicious magic V.E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
A lush and lively adventure replete with romance, revenge, and robbery Kirkus, starred review on Little Thieves
With Six of Crows and The Cruel Prince as readalikes, this will find an audience anywhere there are fantasy fans. Highly recommended and not to be missed School Library Journal, starred review, on Little Thieves
YA fantasy at its very best Armadillo Magazine
One of the most exciting, exceptionally crafted fantasy debuts I've ever read. I did not want to leave this world! Absolutely breathtaking Claire Legrand, New York Times–bestselling author of Furyborn
Packed to the teeth with fresh worldbuilding and righteous fury . . . It's a ride that is wildly fun Emily A. Duncan, New York Times–bestselling author of Wicked Saints

Margaret Owen was born and raised at the end of the Oregon Trail, and now lives and writes in Seattle while negotiating a long-term hostage situation with her two monstrous cats. In her free time, she enjoys exploring ill-advised travel destinations, drawing a lot of nonsense, and raising money for social justice nonprofits.

In the thrilling sequel to Little Thieves , Vanja is on the run - until she tells one too many lies, and accidentally starts a cult . . . and discovers that the deity she invented might not be so imaginary after all.

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