The Divinity Thieves - by Aislinn Brophy (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Teens compete to become gods in this high-octane YA fantasy for fans of Lightlark and Lore.

Fawn Gallo is a con artist. In a world where the gods and their offspring hold all the power, she's a mere mortal making her way by scamming the wealthy. Ever since the God of Shadow placed a curse on her family, she's known she's destined for a scrappy life and an early death.

Mackie Prince should have the privileges of being a demigod. But her father, the God of Merriment, doesn't acknowledge her, leaving Mackie and her mother to live in poverty.

When the God of Merriment himself announces an Ascension Trial--a once-a-century competition for demigods to win godhood--Fawn and Mackie each see a chance to steal divinity for themselves.

Locked in Merriment Manor with six other hopefuls, Fawn and Mackie are shocked to find each other. Ever since a devastating betrayal shattered their childhood friendship, they've been sworn enemies. But as the trial proceeds, and the tasks turn dangerous, Mackie and Fawn realize they may have to push their yearslong rivalry aside and rely on each other. . . or risk certain death.

Review Quotes

"Set in a wildly imaginative steampunk world, The Divinity Thieves is a nonstop delight. Anchored by unforgettable characters and wickedly smart writing, Fawn and Mackie's journey into the chaotic and mysterious Merriment Manor is one for the ages."
--Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments

About the Author

Aislinn Brophy (they/them) is a queer writer and theater artist whose work seeks to explore hard truths about our world with empathy, joy, and magic. They are the Ignyte Award-nominated author of the YA fantasy novels How to Succeed in Witchcraft, Spells to Forget Us, and The Divinity Thieves. They have a degree in Theater, Dance & Media from Harvard University. As an actor, they have appeared on stages all across the East Coast. They currently live in Boston with their spouse and two cats.