Thief Liar Lady, D. L. Soria
Thief Liar Lady, D. L. Soria
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Thief Liar Lady

Author: D. L. Soria

Narrator: Zura Johnson

Unabridged: 18 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/11/2023

Synopsis

“Happily Ever After” is a total scam, but at least this time the princess is the one controlling the grift—until her true love arrives and threatens to ruin the whole scheme. Intrigue, magic, and wit abound in this Cinderella fairytale reimagining, perfect for fans of Heather Walter and Naomi Novik.

“A dazzlingly magical, thrilling, and inventive take on a beloved classic.”—Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback's a Witch

I’m not who you think I am.

My transformation from a poor, orphaned scullery maid into the enchantingly mysterious lady who snagged the heart of the prince did not happen—as the rumors insisted—in a magical metamorphosis of pumpkins and glass slippers. On the first evening of the ball, I didn’t meekly help my “evil” stepmother and stepsisters primp and preen or watch forlornly out the window as their carriage rolled off toward the palace. I had other preparations to make.

My stepsisters and I had been trained for this—to be the cleverest in the room, to be quick with our hands and quicker with our lies. We were taught how to get everything we wanted in this world, everything men always kept for themselves: power, wealth, and prestige. And with a touchingly tragic past and the help of some highly illegal spells, I would become a princess, secure our fortunes, and we would all live happily ever after.

But there’s always more to the story. With my magic running out, war looming, and a handsome hostage prince—the wrong prince—distracting me from my true purpose with his magnetic charm and forbidden flirtations, I’m in danger of losing control of the delicate balance I’ve created . . . and that could prove fatal.

There’s so much more riding on this than a crown.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Monte on March 12, 2023

This was an experience... I think the main issue I had with the book were the version of a lying thief of a Cinderella-esque character and the version that was actually in the book were so far removed from each other that it was hard for me to reconcile them. But also that because the book was set af......more

Goodreads review by Lissa on July 11, 2023

This book made me stay up too late and wake up too early to finish. The writing was well done, and the characters were engaging. A fun twist on a fairytale without going too far dark. My only quibble on this (and it really isn't against this book in specific but more an industry trend) is that becau......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on March 10, 2023

What an enchanting concept—what if Cinderella’s ball wasn’t a serendipitous and romantic night, but rather the result of careful plotting by a family of magical con artists? D.L. Soria does an excellent job exploring the ripple effects of that framing in this retelling! I really enjoyed the cast of......more

Goodreads review by Brend on November 10, 2024

How dare you make me care about a Cinderella this much? She isn't even Lily James! .......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on January 31, 2023

This is a creative reimagining of the classic Cinderella story, except that our Cinderella character is actually in cahoots with her stepmother and stepsisters to use magic to seduce the prince and take over the country's magical resources. I struggled to like the main character, Ash, because I felt......more

Quotes

“This amazing retelling of Cinderella presents varied magics, a new view of old enemies and royal rule, magical enchantment, and battles between oppressors and the conquered. What a breathtaking view!”—Tamora Pierce

“Thief Liar Lady is not your mother’s Cinderella story! In D. L. Soria’s delightful novel, Cinderella takes charge of her own destiny and lets nothing—not her stepmother nor her stepsisters nor even her charming prince—stand in her way. This is a most satisfying read!”—Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches

“A fairy tale with a delightful con-artist twist, Thief Liar Lady is Cinderella as you’ve never seen her before—sly, subversive, and not at all demure.”—Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of Damsel

“Full of intrigue and star-crossed romance, Thief Liar Lady takes everyone’s favorite girl in glass slippers and transforms her into a spellbinding heroine of legend. This is a twisty, romantic fantasy that is perfect for fans of Roshani Chokshi and Alix E. Harrow.”—New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston

“D. L. Soria casts a spell of intrigue and romance on every page. By turns sharp and sweet, Thief Liar Lady is a lustrous fairy tale treat.”—Alyssa Wees, author of Nocturne and The Waking Forest

“Thief Liar Lady is a dazzlingly magical, thrilling, and inventive take on a beloved classic. You’ve never seen Cinderella like this before—and you won’t be able to look away.”—Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback’s a Witch

“Soria’s novel will grab readers right from the first page with her strong women characters and unexpected twists on a classic tale, as it alternates between the present and past, slowly revealing the real story and the depth of the characters. Fans of Marissa Meyer, Holly Black, and Rebecca Ross will enjoy this read.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“Soria reinvents a classic fairytale to address physical, political, social, and economic abuse. . . . Fantasy fans will wish to explore this fascinating revisionist take on what really happens ‘happily ever after.’”—Booklist (starred review)

“[A] savvy upending of a classic character . . . a fun premise replete with espionage and just a touch of magic.”—Publishers Weekly

“A standout fairy-tale retelling . . . And unlike fairy tales, which have clean moral lessons, this book is unafraid of the deep complications and compromises people in positions of real power and influence sometimes have to make in order to do what’s right.”—Kirkus Reviews

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