Books on Our Radar: Devils Like Us by L.T. Thompson
We’re still mourning the end of Our Flag Means Death, the queer pirate romance that stole our hearts and left us adrift. But fear not, fellow fans! Devils Like Us by L.T. Thompson is here to fill that void with a thrilling blend of historical fantasy, secret societies, and queer camaraderie.
Set in 19th-century Massachusetts, this story follows three queer teens as they confront dark magic, hidden secrets, and their own identities. Cas grapples with gender discomfort and prophetic visions, Remy is on a mission to dismantle the society that kidnapped her father, and Finn harbors a forbidden love and a deadly bargain. Their journey leads them aboard a ship of queer smugglers, into the path of a demon…and the heart of a sinister magical stronghold.
As we gear up for Pride Month, Devils Like Us is sailing straight onto our TBR lists. Pre-order it now…it’s set to release next Tuesday!
Devils Like Us
by L.T. ThompsonPublished by: Bloomsbury
on June 3, 2025
Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, LGBTQIA+, Young Adult
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Our Flag Means Death meets The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue in this YA historical fantasy about three queer and trans teens facing down a secret magical society.
Cas has a rule: Don't tell anyone. Not about the nagging gender discomfort, and certainly not about the prophetic visions of untimely deaths. Cas broke this rule only once, and in response, Remy DeWindt ended their friendship forever.
Remy has spent the last eight years researching the secret society that kidnapped her father and the dark magic they practice. She's determined to take them down and bring her father home—no matter what her former friend Cas thinks happened to him.
Finn is desperately in love with Remy, but Remy would never give in to a desire the church deems a sin. But Finn isn't worried about sin. She already committed the worst sin of all when she made a sinister bargain for a deadly price—a price that will soon have to be paid.
When Cas's latest vision sets the three of them on a collision course, they embark on a journey that will force them to confront hidden secrets and deadly magic—and also offer them the chance to find out who they truly are.
