Devils Like Us
L. T. Thompson
(Author)
Description
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.
Product Details
| Publisher | Bloomsbury YA |
| Publish Date | June 03, 2025 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781547615193 |
| Dimensions | 219.7 X 5.9 X 29.2 mm | 0.9 pounds |
About the Author
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.
ltthompsonbooks.com | @ltthompsonbooks
Reviews
“Taut with tension and with a story that's propelled forward by characters I adore, Devils Like Us is extraordinary. L. T. Thompson delivers a breathless adventure that's full of action, wit, and beautiful self-realization.” —Kacen Callender, award winning and bestselling author of Felix Ever After
“A triumph. L.T. Thompson's breathtaking prose and masterful storytelling create a mystical, chilling adventure, but Cas, Finn, Remy, and the crew of the Memento Mori feel like home. This story and these characters are burned into my heart forever; I will follow them anywhere.” —Jen St. Jude, author of If Tomorrow Doesn't Come
“Full of horror, humor, and queer friendship, Devils Like Us is a dark and exciting adventure sure to satisfy any reader who daydreams of running away to sea or plotting revolution.” —Sacha Lamb, Stonewall Book Award-winning author of When the Angels Left the Old Country
“In this taut, complex fantasy, Thompson skillfully plumbs the [. . .] protagonists' doubts, motivations, and desires, as experienced against a vivid society and setting, to examine themes of found family and identity.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Well-written and exciting.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Magic and mysticism deftly share space with examinations of self in this gripping, profoundly insightful novel. . . . . a dynamic, heartwarming first entry in Thompson's coming-of-age fantasy series.” —Shelf Awareness
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