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Den of Liars
by Jessica S. Olson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Den of Liars by Jessica Olson
⭐️ 4 Star Review
🎧ALC Review
📅 Release Date: July 1, 2025
Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and the author for the advanced audio!
Synopsis:
Lola St. James has lived in the shadows ever since her father’s loss in the deadly Liar’s Dice Tournament. Rescued and bound heart-to-heart with the enigmatic Thief, leader of the Tentacles, Lola has spent years hiding under a new name, determined to prove herself.
But when a heist goes wrong, her only option is to enter the tournament herself; facing not just impossible stakes, but also the Thief’s mysterious brother, the Liar. Drawn into dangerous games of secrets, illusions, and forbidden attraction, Lola must decide who to trust before her past…and her heart…consume her.
Tropes:
✨ Found family
✨ Love triangle vibes
✨ High-stakes games/competitions
✨ Hidden identity
✨ Forbidden attraction
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this audiobook!! I read A Forgery of Roses by Jessica Olson a few years back and found it leaned a little more YA than I typically enjoy, so I went into this one a bit skeptical. But this story hooked me right away. The worldbuilding and magic system felt so unique, and I loved the dangerous tension between Lola and the Liar. This was YA that didn’t feel overly “YA,” and I appreciated that balance so much. The pacing and atmosphere kept me hooked, and now I’m already eager for book 2!!
The narrators also did an amazing job bringing the characters to life. I especially loved the way they captured the tension and emotion between scenes.
⭐️ 4 Star Review
🎧ALC Review
📅 Release Date: July 1, 2025
Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and the author for the advanced audio!
Synopsis:
Lola St. James has lived in the shadows ever since her father’s loss in the deadly Liar’s Dice Tournament. Rescued and bound heart-to-heart with the enigmatic Thief, leader of the Tentacles, Lola has spent years hiding under a new name, determined to prove herself.
But when a heist goes wrong, her only option is to enter the tournament herself; facing not just impossible stakes, but also the Thief’s mysterious brother, the Liar. Drawn into dangerous games of secrets, illusions, and forbidden attraction, Lola must decide who to trust before her past…and her heart…consume her.
Tropes:
✨ Found family
✨ Love triangle vibes
✨ High-stakes games/competitions
✨ Hidden identity
✨ Forbidden attraction
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this audiobook!! I read A Forgery of Roses by Jessica Olson a few years back and found it leaned a little more YA than I typically enjoy, so I went into this one a bit skeptical. But this story hooked me right away. The worldbuilding and magic system felt so unique, and I loved the dangerous tension between Lola and the Liar. This was YA that didn’t feel overly “YA,” and I appreciated that balance so much. The pacing and atmosphere kept me hooked, and now I’m already eager for book 2!!
The narrators also did an amazing job bringing the characters to life. I especially loved the way they captured the tension and emotion between scenes.