by L. T. Thompson (Author)
"This is a tightly constructed adventure, told from three alternating points of view, and each protagonist is wonderfully realized and fully sympathetic. The second volume in this story comes out later this year and I've already pre-ordered it!" - Rick Riordan
A Stonewall Honor Winner
New York Public Library Best Book of 2025
Our Flag Means Death meets The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue in this YA historical fantasy about three queer teens and their found family of queer pirates facing down a secret magical society.
Remy wants to rescue her father.
Cas wants to finally be himself.
Finn wants to get the girl. Nineteenth-century Massachusetts high society isn't kind to anyone who doesn't conform to its norms. For years, Remy, Cas, and Finn have done their best to blend in. But when they find themselves targeted by an evil magical society, they'll have to find the strength to stand out. When a prophetic vision sets the three of them on a collision course, they embark on a journey that will take them aboard a ship of queer smugglers, into the path of a demon, and inside a sinister stronghold of dark magic. Together, they'll confront hidden secrets and face deadly odds-and, hopefully, find out who they truly are.Author Biography
L.T. Thompson writes stories about queer kids and teens discovering themselves and having adventures. They're a proud library worker and the author of two books for middle-grade readers: The Best Liars in Riverview and The House That Whispers. L.T. grew up in Kentucky, spent a decade in Boston, and now lives in Iowa with their wife and cat. When they're not writing, they enjoy picking up new hobbies and letting their interests cycle like the tides.
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Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 1.34 x 8.35 x 5.59 IN
Publication Date: June 03, 2025
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Devils Like Us
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 16
