The plot is twisty in satisfying ways . . . [and with] romances, one steamy and one cozy, a fabulous setting, and complex, nuanced characters what else could one want for a winter night s reading? The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Expansive and original worldbuilding. . . A smart, suspenseful adventure.Kirkus Reviews
Scholte s third novel is a mash-up fantasy/legal drama/heist story. . . The worldbuilding [is] interesting . . . [and will] keep readers wondering what will happen next and find out who or what is behind these murders. School Library Journal
Scholte's latest tells a story filled with adventure, magic, and mystery, transporting readers to a whole new world filled with a magic system that incorporates the concept of shadows being dangerous and magical. The twists and turns will keep readers engaged. Booklist
Blends legal thriller and action novel in an exploration of morality s gray areas . . . a mix of first- and third-person perspectives lend depth to the cast. Publisher s Weekly
Bursting with originality and mile-a-minute action, the twists, turns and thrills kept coming! Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae and Aurora Rising
League of Liars has everything you want in your next favorite thriller, from razor-sharp pacing to unforgettable characters and of course, the fresh and immersive world building you ve come to know and love from Astrid Scholte. Don t miss this twisty, heart-pounding fantasy! Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series
Full of dark intrigue and a thrilling mystery that will ensnare you until the end, League of Liars is everything I love in a story. From its phenomenal crew of misfits you can t help but root for, to its immersive and enchanting world building, Scholte s latest will have you savoring every page. Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth
Praise for The Vanishing Deep: A 2022 Isinglass Teen Readers' Choice Award Long List Pick A 2021 Texas Tayshas Reading List Pick A Spring 2020 Apple Most Anticipated Book
This riveting YA thriller . . . is among the most exciting stuff being put out in the genre right now. Entertainment Weekly
An immersive, fast-paced story about survival, grief, guilt, and second chances. School Library Journal
Tensions [are kept] high as the characters explore a detailed, inventive, lovingly crafted world . . . the narrative s sea legs come through deep, resonant characterizations and the characters intense emotional inner lives. A seaworthy stand-alone. Kirkus Reviews Praise for Four Dead Queens: An Indie Bestseller An Amazon Best Book March 2019 A Blue Spruce Book Award Nominee 2020 A Texas Tayshas Reading List Pick 2020
A good, devious mix of some of the best fantasy and murder mystery that YA has had to offer recently. Entertainment Weekly
Astrid Scholte's propulsive debut YA novel checks all the boxes for an addictive read. Refinery29
Four Dead Queens is a darkly delicious tale that keeps you in constant suspense. A thrilling, genre-blending book perfect for fans of both fantasy and murder mysteries. I just might be the fifth dead queen because this story with its labyrinthine twists and turns slayed me in every possible way. Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series
Raised on a diet of Spielberg, Lucas and Disney, Astrid Scholte knew she wanted to be surrounded by all things fantastical from a young age. She s spent the last ten years working in film, animation and television as both an artist and a manager. Career highlights include working on James Cameron s Avatar, Steven Spielberg s The Adventures of Tintin and George Miller s Happy Feet Two. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her fiancé and two cats, Lilo and Mickey. Her debut YA novel, Four Dead Queens, was an international bestseller.
