When I requested this one I did not realize it was part of a series and that I would need to read the other books

A twisty fantasy companion to Remnant Chronicles. Takes a bit to get the plot moving but the character interactions between Kazi and Jase shine. Complications feel genuine and I ship the ship. The ending is (still) rude.

I wish I had known this book was a spinoff of a prior series because I think it would have helped me get into what exactly was happening in this story/world sooner. I eventually got there, but it took MUCH longer.

Another enjoyable start to a new series by Mary Pearson.  Her Remnant Chronicles series was very good.  This story is similar to that series.  In Dance of Thieves, you get the dual perspectives from the two main characters. Another strong female lead who is tough yet vulnerable when it comes to her heart.  A rough around the edges male counterpart who is a leader, but not without feelings.  Kazi and Jase are both harboring secrets and loyalties that are tough to break.  Both sides have family/friends who don't approve of their relationship, so tensions run high throughout the story.  Lots of drama with kidnappings, betrayal, and lies. Will their love be enough?  

Overall, I did enjoy the story and I'm looking forward to the second and final book in this duology: Vow of Thieves.  If you like YA Romance than you should try this series.  Enemies to lovers romance is the main theme in this story.  The book is long at over 500 pages, so be prepared for that.  A good series to add to your high school library.

I have not had the time or interest to get through this book, unfortunately.  I requested based on the author and would love to get to it eventually.

I could never get into Dance of Thieves. May have been the time when I was trying to read it, but I just didn't find it engaging.

I did not get the chance to read this ARC prior to the book's publication, but we did end up buying it for our library collection.

The story was an interesting one to follow. Everyone is pretty much lying to everyone else. In the end those lies will have consequences. Some of the consequences are good and some are bad. It was an interesting story that was weaved and kept me captivated until the end. I look forward to reading book 2.

I tried to read this ARC MANY times but unfortunately I couldn't stay interested because the plot moves way to slow for my taste

I tried to get into this one but I just couldn't. I loved the first 2 books in the Kiss of Deception series but the 3rd one just wasn't what I was expecting. So maybe that is why I just couldn't do this one. I might give it another try in the future but for now I am just going to have to say it wasn't for me.

This book was an absolute blast to read! I definitely think I missed out on some things since I haven't read her Remnant Chronicles series but it didn't hold me back from enjoying DANCE OF THIEVES. This story was all over the place in the best way and I was hooked from start to finish. Definitely going to be picking up the sequel as well as her other series!

I loved this book! It has such rich and lush worlds with swoonyworthy characters!
The plot was amazing and the characters were loveable!

A new series from Peason is always cause for celebration, and this title launches a new series that takes place in the universe previously created in "The Remnant Chronicles".

Conceptually high concept fantasy, it can be a little hard to get oriented. Although set in the Remnant world, this novel follows different characters. But once you get over the introductory hump you are thrust into high-stakes adventure with a searing romance attached.

This is a promising launch of a new series.

I DNFed this at 24%, which breaks my heart because I love Mary and I LOVED the Remnant Chronicles. Well, until book 3. I hated the third book. I was so excited to come back to this world initially, but as I was reading it I realized I was mourning what could have been. I missed my characters from The Kiss of Deception. The massive infodump in the beginning just overwhelmed and demotivated me and I didn't want to read a book set in this world without those original characters. Can I have a do-over?

This review will go live on The Blogger Girls on December 16th, 2019.

First of all, I loved The Remnant Chronicles, but I loved Dance of Thieves more.

Dance of Thieves is set six years following the end of The Beauty of Darkness, and while Jace a Kazi are new characters, there are several cross over characters and many spoilers of The Remnant Chronicles.  Therefore, I would not recommend skipping Remnant.

The story starts off fast, Jace and Kazi are the biggest of enemies and they are forced to work together from the beginning.  I couldn’t decide who I wanted to one-up the other more: Jace or Kazi. Kazi is a badass heroine and Jace’s downfall is he is a little too trusting.  Plus, there is no love triangle!

There was a lot of historical information surrounding the queen and events between the kingdoms from The Remnant Chronicles.  An unfamiliar reader will likely be confused and not recognize the importance of many key details. So start with The Kiss of Deception.  If you’ve read them and at least liked them, then definitely read Dance of Thieves.

Damn that ending!

“Blink last.”

OMG this book was STUPENDOUS. The characters were so well thought out and the interactions between them were believable. These were fully fleshed out humans on the pages and no matter how you felt about their whys you always BELIEVED in them. This book is also PERFECT as a stand alone book but i'm thrilled it's a part of a series because I want more and more and more. It's a perfect three acts.

Definitely add this to your reading lists and your classrooms.

I absolutely love this author and every book she has ever written! She has not disappointed me! Love her writing,  the way builds her characters, the world building.... PERFECT WRITING! Super Entertaining. This book was no different!

I LOVED Dance of Thieves! It was so much fun to revisit the world of The Remnant Chronicles! The only thing I will say is that I wish I had re-read the Remnant Chronicles because there were tiny details that I felt like I would have caught or remembered a lot better had I re-read it. Anyway, I loved seeing a different part of the world with different characters. The hype for this one kept saying it was essentially like a mafia in a fantasy world and for some reason, the two concepts just didn't overlap for me. I was really pleasantly surprised to see a mafia-esque family and I loved seeing the interactions between the family and seeing them through an outsider's, as well as an insider's, eye. I immediately picked up book 2 so I could finish this duology.

The only thing I will say is that sometimes with both series, Remnant and Dance, at times it felt like the story dragged. I'm not exactly sure what could have been done to rectify that but sometimes I just couldn't wait to get to the next big thing.

Jase and Kazi come from very different worlds. Jase was raised to be the next Ballenger ruler, and has always believed he has the best interest of his people in mind. Kazi grew up an orphan taken in by a queen to train as an elite force, but she is forever looking for revenge against the one who took away her mother. Together, they might just make an unstoppable force, if they can ever trust each other to get beyond their differences.

I've been an ongoing fan of Pearson's for quite some time, and LOVED Kiss of Deception. This book is perfect for fans of the Remnant Chronicles who want to return to that world. Plenty of intrigue, danger, and romance, this one is a great next read for previous fans, and for those who love a good tale.

Jase and Kazi...swoon! My heart couldn't take their romance! Enemies-to-lovers is a personal favorite of mine, and I love how this book sort of twisted that around so it was like enemies-lovers-enemies-?? :) You have to read it to see how that bit ends! 

I loved how the action began with the two of them being snatched away, needing to lean on each other to survive, because the focus on the two main characters made me absolutely fall in love with them. The plot sort of reminded me of The Godfather meets Romancing the Stone meets Six of Crows. The writing was absolutely beautiful and it was different to any fantasy I've read before--I definitely recommend it!

I haven't read The Remnant Chronicles (need to!), so it took me a few chapters to grasp the world, but if you have, I'm pretty sure some side characters come from that series so you'll really enjoy their appearances. 

I got this one from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review :)