Den of Liars, Jessica S. Olson
Den of Liars, Jessica S. Olson
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Den of Liars

Author: Jessica S. Olson

Series: Devious #1

Narrator: Dylan Reilly Fitzpatrick, Emily Ellet

Unabridged: 13 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2025


Synopsis

A young thief attempting a daring casino heist during a high-stakes tournament is torn between two warring brothers in Den of Liars, a thrilling YA fantasy romance by acclaimed author Jessica S. Olson.

Lola St. James is the world’s best kept secret. When her father’s loss in the Liar’s Dice Tournament—a high-stakes competition where players are forced to gamble with their deepest secrets—made her a target, she was rescued by the Thief, the notorious leader of the Tentacles. But the Thief’s kindness came with a price: Lola’s heart. In the years that followed, she and the Thief formed a bond like no other, able to feel each other’s emotions because of their shared heart.

Now, living under the pseudonym Astra, she is determined to prove herself and become a full-fledged Tentacle. But when a critical heist goes sideways, the only way forward is for Lola to compete in the Liar’s Dice Tournament herself. Lola is confident in her ability to pull off any heist, but the Thief's mysterious brother, the Liar, runs the game and he turns out to be more than she bargained for. As her attraction for him grows and illusions run wild, she will be forced to confront the secrets of her past, the truth of the brothers’ shared history, and the lies she tells herself.

A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends.

About Jessica S. Olson

Jessica S. Olson is the author of Sing me Forgotten, A Forgery of Roses, and the Den of Liars duology. A former copyeditor from New Hampshire, she currently lives in Texas with her husband, four children, and carefully curated supply of snacks. Her books have received starred reviews, earned librarian/bookseller accolades, and been translated into several languages throughout the world. In her free time, she practices aerial hoop and eats peanut butter by the spoonful straight from the jar.

About Dylan Reilly Fitzpatrick

A proudly queer artist, Dylan is a passionate narrator with a deep, abiding love for intricate character work. They bring a distinct voice to each piece they work on, always ensuring that not only is the narration tailored to the author’s voice, but that each character voice within, has it’s own unique sound. Having spent much of their career steeped in theatre and traditional voiceover, Dylan has a knack for bringing vibrant energy to all their work, regardless of genre.Additionally, their work won them inclusion in the Deadline Award’s “Trailblazer Cohort”, and their first solo-narrated work, “Go Luck Yourself” by Sara Raasch, was named an Apple Music Must Listen.As a narrator, Dylan is most inspired by the depth of character that is afforded by audiobooks as a medium. A lover of fantasy, science fiction, and all manner of romance, Dylan loves bringing bizarre worlds and heightened situations to life, grounding and infusing them with humanity and vulnerability.

About Emily Ellet

Emily Ellet (she/her) is an award-winning actor, singer, and coach based in Denver with over 15 years and 850+ titles recorded. As a narrator, she's the winner of the inaugural Innovator Award from the Anna Ats Deadline Awards, a Bronze IPPY Award, as well as an Earphones Award, in addition to nominations for an Audie Award, a SOVAS Award, and an IAA Award. Emily focuses on heightened emotional authenticity, and her favorite genres to narrate are sci-fi/fantasy, thrillers, young adult, and rom-coms. She is particularly inspired by mother-daughter relationships and witty banter that reminds her of her brilliant younger siblings.Although she misses rollerblading her commutes after 10 years in NYC, Emily is delighted to finally be breathing in the pine-tinged air while hiking the Colorado mountains. She is a former foster mom to teen girls, which underpins her love of therapy and neuroscience. You can often find her baking her mom’s secret-recipe chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, giggling at her Zoom-bombing cats Graham and Sam, and dancing to K-pop as a card-carrying BTS ARMY fan club member.Emily is the co-founder of PANA, the Professional Audiobook Narrators Association.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on March 13, 2025

Argh!!! Two things I need to scream right now: I absolutely loved this book, and I’m furious that I only realized it’s part of a duology (or maybe a trilogy—who knows?) when I hit that cliffhanger! This book delivers heart-pounding action, intricate twists within twists like Russian dolls, sharp exec......more

Goodreads review by Tricia on January 02, 2025

This was the perfect book to start the year off strong. I loved it so much. A perfect blend of romance and magic.......more

Goodreads review by ari [semi ia] on July 27, 2025

post read hmmmm i have mixed feelings pre-read ehehehehehe got the arc 😋 thank you netgalley for an e-arc in return for an honest review......more

Goodreads review by a foray in fantasy on August 07, 2025

This book was honestly fantastic (minus the fedora-wearing love interest). The love interest looking at Lola (GENUINELY PLEASE NO MORE FEDORAS IN BOOKS) The very New Orleans-esque setting was not super well developed, but the casino felt magical and in line with the rest of the book. The plot of the......more

Goodreads review by sakurablossom95 on July 11, 2025

I really enjoyed how unique the plot and magic system was for this. It felt really unique and fresh to me, and I loved that. I struggled a lot to feel invested with the characters and the way the plot progressed. I LOVED how original the magic system was. The magic of bargaining with lies and secret......more


Quotes

“A scintillating and sumptuous adventure, Olson’s writing kept me reading late into the night. With a plot that dazzles, a world that is beautifully rendered, and a romance that smolders on the page…DEN OF LIARS is one thrill of a ride. Guard your heart—this book is going to steal it.” —Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Divine Rivals

“Addictive, thrilling, and seductive, Den of Liars is a tale glittering with secrets and lies—and how important the distinction is between the two. Stuck between The Liar and The Thief, Lola must guard her heart as much as her truths.” - Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Darkness Within Us

"Glamorous and dangerous, starbright and romantic, Den of Liars is a feast for the senses and a treat for fans of villain romance. Prepare to enter a world where you can trust no one and nothing—not even your own heart." —Allison Saft, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic

"Glittering and addictive, Den of Liars held me spellbound from cover to cover with its dangerous mystery, smoldering romance, and intricately layered stakes. This delicious story will leave you breathless from the first roll of the enchanted dice." —Emily J. Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique and The Otherwhere Post

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Olson has crafted an action-packed heist masterfully woven into a magical world of deception, yet full of sobering truths. With an intoxicating blend of high-stakes and angsty romance, Den of Liars is the perfect escape." -J. Elle, New York Times-bestselling author of the House of Marionne trilogy

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A swoonworthy fantasy romance" — Kirkus