{"product_id":"thiefs-cunning-isbn-9780062363831","title":"Thief's Cunning","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe companion novel to Assassin’s Heart—an action-packed fantasy that Printz Award winner Laura Ruby said “will keep you turning the pages all night long”—Thief’s Cunning picks up eighteen years later and follows Allegra Saldana as she uncovers the secrets about the line of killers she descends from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllegra has always had to look over her shoulder. As the niece of the infamous assassin Lea Saldana, Allegra is used to hiding from people who want her dead. Once the strongest clipper family in the Kingdom of Lovero, the Saldanas—or what’s left of them—are now the most hunted. Their number one enemy is the Da Vias, whose thirst for retaliation is almost two decades in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut lately Allegra’s getting fed up with everything being kept from her—including her parents’ identity. When she finally learns the truth about her family, though—that she’s a Da Via—her world crumbles. Feeling betrayed by the people she trusted the most, Allegra turns to Nev, a Traveler boy whose presence makes her feel alive in ways she’s only dreamed of.  But getting caught up in Nev’s world has consequences Allegra never saw coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this dark and enthralling fantasy that fans of Sarah Maas and Leigh Bardugo will devour, one girl must decide if she’s destined to pay for the wrongs of her family’s past—whether Saldana or Da Via—or if the future is hers for the taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorn between the family that raised her and the one she was born to kill, where do her loyalties truly lie?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Deadly Feud:\u003c\/b\u003e Raised a Saldana, Allegra discovers she’s a Da Via—a secret that could get her killed by both sides of the assassin war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHidden Identity:\u003c\/b\u003e Everything Allegra thought she knew about her parents was a lie, forcing her to question who she is and who she can trust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStar-Crossed Romance:\u003c\/b\u003e Her only solace is Nev, a mysterious Traveler boy. But their connection puts them both in danger she never imagined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e Allegra must choose between the assassins who raised her in a web of lies and the blood relatives who want her dead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“An electrifying debut that captivated me from the first nail-biting chapter. Spellbinding!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGennifer Albin, New York Times bestselling author (on Assassin's Heart)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Love, death, family—and vengeance. This gripping fantasy thriller will keep you turning the pages all night long.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Ruby, author of the Printz Award-winning Bone Gap (on Assassin's Heart)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A lavishly constructed fantasy world with an intricate society.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (on Assassin's Heart)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Equal parts adventure, romance, and politics, Ahiers’ first novel is astonishingly good. This is a unique twist on a love story, and the exciting Godfather-esque plotline adds layers of intrigue. Fans of Robin LaFevers’ His Fair Assassins series will snatch this one up in a heartbeat, and they won’t be disappointed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review) (on Assassin's Heart)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Equal parts adventure, romance, and politics, Ahiers’ first novel is astonishingly good. This is a unique twist on a love story, and the exciting Godfather-esque plotline adds layers of intrigue. Fans of Robin LaFevers’ His Fair Assassins series will snatch this one up in a heartbeat.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review) (on Assassin's Heart)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ahiers’s Romeo and Juliet-inspired world of gods, angry ghosts, and assassins is darkly lush, and Lea’s voice is strong and pragmatic, making for a stylish and rich read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (on Assassin's Heart)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thematically, love and freedom are set in compelling opposition. The climactic battles thrill. A well-realized fantasy with strong action and romance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] stunning sequel. The characters are richly developed and appealing to readers. 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