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A Thief Among the Trees

Published by: Archaia (Boom! Studios)
Co-writers: Sabaa Tahir and Nicole Andelfinger
Line-artist: Sonia Liao
Publish Date: July 2020

Elias, Helene, and Tavi are Fivers — in training to become elite military recruits for the Martial Empire at Blackcliff Academy. When they’re sent on a dangerous mission to steal a heavily-guarded poison on Isle South, they soon find themselves up against surprising enemies — including other recruits! As the true horror of their assignment is revealed, these three will begin to confront the harrowing realities of Martial rule, their place in the system . . . and the choices they must make to survive.

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A Spark within the Forge

Published by: Archaia (Boom! Studios)
Co-writers: Sabaa Tahir and Nicole Andelfinger
Line-artist: Sonia Liao
Publish Date: February 2022
Before they were torn asunder, Laia lived happily and quietly with her Nan, Pop, and brother Darin within the Scholar district of Martial-ruled Serra. Although Laia is afraid to venture outside her home due to the heavy Martial presence, Darin loves to explore all parts of their home city… even those that are forbidden. A chance encounter with famed swordsmith Spiro Teluman, who sees in Darin a talent for forging weapons, leads him down a path that pulls him away from his family but towards hope for his people. While Laia is forced to take her brother’s place accompanying Pop to combat a dangerous illness spreading quickly through Serra. When Laia discovers a surprising cure, will she brave exposure and the heavily-patrolled streets so she can save the city and someone she loves?

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Sonia Liao is a freelance illustrator and comic artist based in Westford, Massachusetts. Her work can be found in original graphic novels published by BOOM! Comics, MIT Press and Global Tinker. She has also worked as a pencilist for comic series like The Monster High, Vampire Slayer, and Kulipari. She has also worked as a colorist for the Tales of the Night Watchman.