{"product_id":"9780698184817","title":"The Tenderness of Thieves","description":"\u003cb\u003eA summer romance filled with danger and lies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jane is ready for a fantastic summer. In fact, she’s pretty sure the universe owes her one.\u003cbr\u003e This past winter, Jane was held at knifepoint during an armed robbery and the specter of that night still haunts her. A summer romance with one of the town bad boys—sexy Handel Davies, who takes her breath away and makes her feel like a bolder version of herself—seems like the universe’s way of paying her back.\u003cbr\u003e But bad boys always have secrets, and Handel’s secret just might shatter Jane completely.\u003cbr\u003e This suspense novel marries psychological thriller with summer romance and is perfect for teen fans of Gillian Flynn's \u003ci\u003eGone Girl\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Tempting, sexy, and dangerous, this book will steal your heart. I was...completely lured by the story's dark twists and turns.” –Marie Rutkoski, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Winner’s Curse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Donna Freitas's stunning prose catapulted this dark, seductive tale straight into my head and heart. This is a perfect read for thrill-seeking teens.\" --Anna Collomore, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ruining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAdvance praise for THE TENDERNESS OF THIEVES:\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The meandering, dreamy language—grass is 'tender with the newness of life,' and Jane's desire makes her heart 'flutter like the wings of a hummingbird'—is perfect for the hazy, hot summer days depicted.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Full of passion, tenderness, and fun...readers will enjoy the chemistry that simmers between Jane and Handel....For a summer romance with a twist, Freitas delivers.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Both the romance and mystery are skillfully told, with smooth, believable dialogue and well-developed characters....The surprise ending is likely to spark discussion, especially for those with strong feminist viewpoints.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for Donna Freitas's previous books:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Love and death are always a potent mix, and in the hands of a talented writer like Freitas, this is especially so.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This is an amazing story about love, loss, and the healing power of music.”—Morgan Matson, author of \u003ci\u003eAmy \u0026amp; Roger’s Epic Detour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A riveting portrayal of the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence.”—Francisco Stork, author of \u003ci\u003eMarcelo in the Real World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDonna Freitas's Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Gorgeous Game\u003c\/i\u003e – 2010 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSex \u0026amp; the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e – 2008 A Best Book of the Year by \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Survival Kit\u003c\/i\u003e – 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults List for Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA); 2013 Bookstar Award (Switzerland)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Young Readers Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125435777264,"sku":"9780698184817","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780698184817_p0.jpg?v=1763621349","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780698184817","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}