Den of Liars (The Devious, #1)

Includes intense on-page making out and sensual descriptions between the main romantic interests.

Features frequent physical combat, stabbings, and descriptions of blood and injury during the heist.

Contains moderate use of profanity including several instances of 'sh--' and other mild vulgarities.

Occasional use of God's name as an exclamation.

Characters visit taverns where alcohol is served and consumed in the background.

Characters deal with significant trauma and the psychological weight of blackmail.

Includes tense sequences involving monsters, dark magic, and the fear of being caught.

The world features a magic system based on innate abilities and shadowy, forbidden powers.

Includes secondary characters who identify as LGBTQ+.

Emphasizes survival, moral ambiguity, and the idea that one must be deceptive to thrive.

No direct attacks on Christianity, though institutional authority is portrayed as corrupt.

Fia shows significant bravery by risking her life to protect her younger sister.

There is no mention of God or religious faith; characters rely on their own abilities.

Strong emphasis on sacrificial sisterly bonds and the development of deep, loyal friendships.

Characters struggle with past betrayals and slowly learn to trust one another again.