Dance of Thieves [Paperback]

Mary E. Pearson'sDance of Thievesis a new YA novel in theNew York Timesbestselling Remnant Chronicles universe, in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their livesand their hearts.

When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.

At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions.

ANew York TimesBestseller

Slow-burning, seductive romance, layers of twists, and action-packed adventure. Booklist

This novel has it allromance, conflict, danger, and humor. A must-have for all fantasy YA shelves. School Library Journal 

Pearson is a gifted storyteller . . . Fans will thrill at these newest protagonists, especially the women warriors Publishers Weekly


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