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8 agents have named Ace of Spades as a comparable title on their wishlist, and 5 are open to queries. If you’re pitching something in this lane, these are the agents to know. Always confirm an agent’s submission window before you query.
She wants thrillers with genuine social commentary baked into the tension — not just a fast plot, but a sharp perspective on the world. Secrets, fractured frien…
View wishlist →She wants thrillers that earn their place on shelves already crowded with strong YA suspense — the voice, hook, or twist must be genuinely differentiated. Her c…
View wishlist →Claire describes themselves as famously hard to surprise, so the bar for a twist is genuinely high — they want something that actually lands. In adult, they gra…
View wishlist →Also flagged as a top priority in the February 2025 update. In YA, O'Brien wants mysteries and thrillers that keep the tension coiled tight — whodunits, locked-…
View wishlist →YA is one of Stender's highest-volume personal categories by deal count. Contemporary YA with romance, romcoms, boarding school settings, and thrillers with a h…
View wishlist →Beyond horror, she welcomes contemporary YA with mystery threads, YA rom-com with a touch of magic or a strong voice, and YA thrillers. Her named comps span a w…
View wishlist →YA is where his deal record is deepest and most recent. He wants contemporary YA that celebrates Black joy and centers the Black American experience without rel…
View wishlist →Jynastie describes herself as a recent and enthusiastic convert to all flavors of YA thriller. She's especially drawn to slashers that unfold in a single night …
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