I absolutely adored Little Thieves and I'm not going to lie, I was a little nervous hearing that there would be a sequel because I didn't want second book syndrome. But after reading this sampler, I am more excited than ever - in this short excerpt, Owen has set up high stakes for the book, demonstrated the perilousness of Vanja's and Emeric's relationship, and shown humor in just the right moments. I am counting down the days until May 16th.

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I literally cannot wait to see where this goes!! I absolutely Vanya in Little Thieves. In this little sneak peak we see how Vanya is struggling to be someone who is worthy of love (even thought we already know that she is) and to find her place in a world that has continuously put her down again and again. She is still the messy girl from Little Thieves and I can’t WAIT to see her grow and find her place. (And see her be with Emeric again!!)

Hilarious, witty, amazing banter, brilliant scheming, Margaret Owen is one of my favorite authors. I loved reading this excerpt and I hope that the rest of the book is equally as charming. I loved seeing what schemes Vanja was getting up to and I can’t wait to dive in and see what else she can do in this magical world.

Eagerly awaiting this book! Little Thieves was one of my absolute favorites from this year and this chapter proves that the follow up will be nothing less than just as amazing as the first!

I am now even more excited for the follow up to "Little Thieves"!! The first in this duology quickly became one of my favorite reads of the year due to the narration and character development. Margaret Owen is a master of plot pacing, suspense, and intrigue. I can't wait to see how everything plays out in "Painted Devils," and this chapter sampler already gave me a taste of the pining romance, testing of alliances and friendships, loneliness, and deception that are to come! A big thank you to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group and NetGalley for a free chapter sampler in exchange for honest feedback.

I am BEYOND excited for this book! Little Thieves quickly became one of my favorite books and I'm desperate to have Painted Devils in my clutches!!

This sneak peek has everything: cults, humor, screaming goats, lies becoming truth, and more. I too am crying blood, but with joy! I am living for this sneak peek. Vanja's voice shines through! I can't wait to get my hands on this.

What a fantastic chapter sampler! I'm even more excited for May now! Margaret Owen is such an engaging author and I can't wait to see what is next for Vanja & Emeric. Margaret Own combines humor and fairy tales beautifully; I'm looking forward to the full book! Thank you to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group and Netgalley for a free chapter sampler in exchange for honest feedback.

I am eagerly awaiting the rest of this story. I need more Vanja and Emeric! This sample chapter was just enough to whet my appetite, continuing all of the charm and humor I loved so much in the first book. I can't wait to read more!

I read the chapter sampler of this on NetGalley and I need the rest of it like, now. It's sooooooo good! I've been so excited for a sequel since I heard there would be one and reading this just amped my excitement through the roof. Here we have Vanja being Vanja (ie self-destructive and also accidentally starting a cult because of course she does) and then in comes Emeric being Emeric (annoyed and exasperated at Vanja and said accidental cult) and then things *really* start to happen.

The writing is just as gorgeous and funny as in the first book. I love it so much! But how am I ever going to wait until May now???

*Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for providing this chapter sampler for review.

I cannot wait until May; it was an amazing sample. I absolutely love the author's language and her style, and how she creates the plot. I love the mythology of this story. Now I can only imagine what new adventurers' characters will find. I'm so excited to read the whole book next year after this piece of cake!
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Margert Owen has done it again in this perfect follow up to the ending of her previous novel Little Thieves. Vanja had learned her lesson and decided to become a better person but in no short time she is back on her previous antics and goading the gods to teach her again. This sneak peak has caught my interest and I cannot wait for the full book to arrive.

Morally grey protagonist fans rejoice as it appears we can expect great and dubious things from Vanja in her next adventure.

I was able to preview a sample of the sequel to Little Thieves! Margaret Owen's knows how to transports you into a magical world. This sampler leaves me waiting for more! I can't wait until May!!

I LOVED Little Thieves last year and was so excited to read this sampler of the sequel. It was just as good as the first book and only makes me that much more impatient to read the rest of the book when it comes out next year!

It had all of the elements I loved from LT and more. Also, the first sentence of the first chapter being "Let me state one thing up front: I wasn't trying to start a cult." ICONIC. I 100% laughed out loud uncrontrollably because it is so Vanja. I cannot wait for more of Vanja and Emeric and just the witty fairy tale vibes that Margaret Owen brings to the table.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review! This did not affect my opinions in any way.

Painted Devil is a second installment to Little Thieves, which I have on my bookcase, so I read several chapters to prepare for this chapter sample. I am a character reader and I was hoping to get to know the characters. Unfortunately, the paragraph did not offer much in the the character study. However, the lack of character did not turn me off. I read the chapters in the first novel in the trilogy, so I know she writes great characters. I am looking forward to adding this novel to my collection.

This sample left me dying for more! Margaret Owen has a magical way of weaving a plot together with the most intriguing characters. May cannot get here soon enough!

This sampler was no enough. This was a sequel I didn't know I needed and I can't wait to dive back into this book!

I absolutely love this author and I can't wait for the sequel to Little Thieves!!! Margaret Owen has such a captivating sense of writing and I love her morally gray female leads. I will be pre-ordering this one!!!!

It was amazing to be back in this world that Margaret Owen created. The opening chapter alone is so fun, witty, and entrancing. I can't wait to see what crazy situations Vanja gets herself into this time. I am also pinning for the upcoming swoon!

Phenomenal -- and I can't wait for more. This is the PERFECT start to Painted Devils by Margaret Owen. I absolutely loved the first book and I know the sequel is going to be incredible. Owen's storytelling and worldbuilding is incredible and intriguing. The main characters are so dimensional and suck you in. You're immediately rooting for them, even when you don't like them all that much. 5/5, can't wait for the full novel!