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Literary agents who want books like Truly Devious

8 agents have named Truly Devious 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.

8 agents5 open to queries
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Alexandra Weiss
Azantian Literary Agency
Open to queries

Weiss is actively building her YA list and wants variety: fluffy contemporary romcoms, cozy fantasies, and suspenseful thrillers that balance scares with romanc

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Jennifer Udden
Laura Dail Literary Agency
Open to queries

Udden wants mysteries that break the mold structurally or generically. Unreliable narrators and experimental formats (epistolary, mixed-media) are particularly

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Krista Van Dolzer
The Unter Agency
Open to queries

MG is her home turf — she's a published MG author herself, and it sits at the center of her list. She loves rich world-building, strong voice, and stories that

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Lee O'Brien
Looking Glass Literary & Media
Open to queries

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-

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Uwe Stender
Triada US Literary Agency
Open to queries

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

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Natascha Morris
The Tobias Agency
Closed

Morris is actively building her YA list and wants high-concept, emotionally resonant stories with unforgettable, authentic characters and genuine commercial app

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Roseanne Wells
Lucinda Literary Agency
Status unverified

All YA genres are open — fiction and nonfiction alike. Wells is most energized by books with a singular voice and a strong central character or ensemble, unreli

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Shannon Lechon
Azantian Literary Agency
Closed

She's drawn to high-concept premises, original or unexpected settings, and the ability to manage large, quirky ensemble casts with skill. Voice should be spunky

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