Midnight Thief

Growing up on Forge's streets has taught Kyra how to stretch a coin. And when that's not enough her uncanny ability to scale walls and bypass guards helps her take what she needs.

But when the leader of the Assassins Guild offers Kyra a lucrative job she hesitates. She knows how to get by on her own and she's not sure she wants to play by his rules. But he is persistent-and darkly attractive-and Kyra can't quite resist his pull.

Tristam of Brancel is a young Palace knight on a mission. After his best friend is brutally murdered by the Demon Riders a clan of vicious warriors who ride bloodthirsty wildcats Tristam vows to take them down. But as his investigation deepens he finds his efforts thwarted by a talented thief one who sneaks past Palace defenses with uncanny ease.

When a fateful raid throws Kyra and Tristam together the two enemies realize that their best chance at survival-and vengeance-might be to join forces. And as their loyalties are tested to the breaking point they learn a startling secret about Kyra's past that threatens to reshape both their lives.

In her arresting debut novel Livia Blackburne creates a captivating world where intrigue prowls around every corner-and danger is a way of life.

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"Blackburne's fast-paced fantasy will please fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tamora Pierce."
-School Library Journal

"[A] dark morally complex adventure."
-Kirkus Reviews

"Put this in the hands of fans of Suzanne Collins and Veronica Roth."
-VOYA

"Blackburne's high fantasy is expansive with entertaining characters and a well-constructed world."
-Booklist