Devils We Know - (Devils Like Us) by L T Thompson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"Queer buccaneers on a magical adventure . . . one of the comps was Our Flag Means Death, how could I not give it a try? I'm so glad I did!" - Rick Riordan, on Devils Like Us

The sequel to the Stonewall Honor winner Devils Like Us

Three queer teens must bring Death out of hiding to save one of their own in book two of this YA historical fantasy duology that's Our Flag Means Death meets The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy.

We need to find Death.

Cas, Remy, and Finn are on the run from the Order of Lazarus, a secret society that wants to use Cas's prophetic powers to capture Death and ensure that only the "unworthy" and "immoral" will meet their ends. Which will not only upend nature's balance but also tear apart the only place the friends have ever felt safe to be themselves: Aboard the Mori, where Cas can live openly as a trans boy, and where Remy and Finn are beginning to fall for each other. No matter what, they can't let that happen.

To protect their found family of queer sailors, the three teens will need to find Death first and strike a bargain of their own. But the society is hot on their heels-and so is a demon who's determined to claim the soul he's owed.

For Fans of:
Queer Pirates
Slow-burn Sapphic Romance
Queer Found Family
Historical Fantasy
Trans Representation

Review Quotes

"Absolutely fantastic." --Kirkus Reviews

"Taut with tension and with a story that's propelled forward by characters I adore, Devils Like Us is extraordinary. L. T. Thompson delivers a breathless adventure that's full of action, wit, and beautiful self-realization." --Kacen Callender, award winning and bestselling author of Felix Ever After, on Devils Like Us

"A triumph. L.T. Thompson's breathtaking prose and masterful storytelling create a mystical, chilling adventure, but Cas, Finn, Remy, and the crew of the Memento Mori feel like home. This story and these characters are burned into my heart forever; I will follow them anywhere." --Jen St. Jude, author of If Tomorrow Doesn't Come, on Devils Like Us

"Full of horror, humor, and queer friendship, Devils Like Us is a dark and exciting adventure sure to satisfy any reader who daydreams of running away to sea or plotting revolution." --Sacha Lamb, Stonewall Book Award-winning author of When the Angels Left the Old Country, on Devils Like Us

"In this taut, complex fantasy, Thompson skillfully plumbs the [. . .] protagonists' doubts, motivations, and desires, as experienced against a vivid society and setting, to examine themes of found family and identity." --Publishers Weekly, starred review for Devils Like Us

"Well-written and exciting." --Kirkus Reviews, for Devils Like Us

"Magic and mysticism deftly share space with examinations of self in this gripping, profoundly insightful novel. . . . a dynamic, heartwarming first entry in Thompson's coming-of-age fantasy series." --Shelf Awareness, for Devils Like Us

"A creative mash-up of tropes that combines a swashbuckling and piratical adventure with a cozy found family . . . delves into fate, religion, identity, romance, and more with aplomb. Suspenseful, emotional, and highly recommended." --Booklist, for Devils Like Us

"Don't hesitate to liven up YA -collections with this unique and -atmospheric, -piratical -adventure." --School Library Journal, for Devils Like Us

About the Author

L.T. Thompson writes stories about queer kids and teens discovering themselves and having adventures. They're a proud library worker and the author of Devils Like Us, along with two books for middle-grade readers: The Best Liars in Riverview and The House That Whispers. L.T. grew up in Kentucky, spent a decade in Boston, and now lives in Iowa with their wife and cat. When they're not writing, they enjoy picking up new hobbies and letting their interests cycle like the tides.
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