The Rogues

A tense, character-driven trek through a city in motion, where a young rogue must navigate fractured loyalties, hidden enemies, and a choice that could redefine the streets they call home.

The Rogues sits within Lian Tanner’s broader YA fantasy universe, continuing her deft handling of young protagonists navigating perilous loyalties and shifting cityscapes. Critics have noted her ability to blend small, intimate stakes with larger survival questions, drawing praise for character-driven tension and crisp worldbuilding. While some reviewers highlight uneven pacing in stretches of the series, the emotional resonance of its ensemble and the clarity of its moral dilemmas have drawn steady readership and library interest, underscoring Tanner’s ongoing influence in speculative YA spaces.