I’ve been seeking a fantasy book to add some magic into these cold winter days for a while, so when I gave Liars and Thieves a shot to see if I liked it, I was overjoyed to find myself immersed in the story from start to finish.
Elves, changelings, and goblins, have been living an uneasy existence, all of whom crave crystals. A Veil stands between them and their gods. When the earthquakes strike, these three races are quick to assign blame, with the three main characters – Alue (an elf), Naj (a half elf/goblin), and shapeshifter, Talin, trying to get to the bottom of these mysterious circumstances. However, what they don’t realise is that something behind the Veil may be responsible, something dark and deadly. They must work together to defeat this evil, setting aside previous prejudices and assumptions along the way.
In Liars and Thieves, I was transported into a world inhabited by elves, goblins, and changelings. My favourite character was Alue. She is emotionally driven, brave, and forthright. I also thought Naj’s cowardly exterior, which disguised a scheming, devious mind within, was intriguing. The dialogue was sharp and well-crafted. This is a character-driven novel, the many layers unfolding as the rich fantasy world is built upon throughout.
There’s distrust, manipulation, and intrigue, as well as underlying themes of greed and power, all of which are explored throughout the story. The plot is suspenseful and moves at a steady pace, keeping me engrossed throughout.
I’ll definitely be reading more of this author’s books in future, and am particularly looking forward to reading her new release, Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver, when its available early next year. There’s a link to the book trailer here. Can’t wait!
You can download Liars and Thieves here.
The Introverted Bookworm 
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