Heist Society
The Plot: Katarina Bishop, 15, ran away to boarding school with the hopes of leaving her family and her past life behind her. Alas, just when she thinks she is out, they pull her back in.
The family business? Stealing. Long and short cons, pick a pocket or two.
A powerful criminal believes that Kat's father, Bobby Bishop, stole his art collection. The only way to save her father? Find the real thief and steal back the collection. Kat is rusty from being out of the game; and it's more than a one person job. She's going to need all the help she can get to pull off this heist.
The Good: What is good? Every. single. page. Likable characters that you want to spend time with, plenty of humor, great action, a wee bit of art history, a variety of exciting locations, strong female characters, and cute guys. What more does a reader want?
You know the crew from Ocean's Eleven
Just as you cannot watch the crime capers such as Ocean's Eleven and The Sting
Kat is smart and knows her stuff, as befits
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By: Lizzy Burns,
on 1/6/2010
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When I saw there is a new book by Ally Carter, I didn't even read the review, I clicked over to my library to reserve a copy. Then I read the review, and I'm even more excited. Can't wait for this one!
This sounds like one of the best ideas ever, and Ally is just the person to write it. Cool!
I love this idea - thanks for the review! :)
Liz, you made me want to read this IMMEDIATELY!
I read and ARC of this book as well and I loved it. Ally Carter is one of my favorite authors and she her lasted book doesn't disappoint.
Sorry for all the typos in my last comment. I just woke up and I'm still really tired. I meant to say: I read an ARC of this book as well and I loved it. Ally Carter is one of my favorite authors and her latest book doesn't disappoint.
Great review. I have to read this book now!
I've been dying to read this one, it sounds amazing. Plus I adore the GG novels!
I cannot wait for this to come out. They are such fun books! Great review too.
Your review convinced me: Must. Read. ASAP. Plus, the cover's adorable.
I can't wait for this book to be released! I realy like the Gallagher Girls series and I think I may actually like this one way more :) (it reminds me of Leverage and the Ocean's, both of which I love). Everything about the book sounds awesome and the cover is gorgeous, the name is clever (of the book and the mc) and your review as affirmed me that I must read Heist right away
TOTALLY want to read this now. Thankfully, the library's obliging and has it, too. YAY!
I want to read this book so bad it hurts! I seriously cannot wait until the release date.
Also, "those who aren't fans are only not fans because they have not yet read an Ally Carter book." Truer words have never been spoken. :)
Great review! I love Ally Carter books and I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on this one.
Really loving the cover!
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I'm very excited about this one! And I didn't catch the cat burgler thing either until you mentioned it. :)
Isn't Ally Carter awesome? I love how she makes it look so effortless. And I want everyone to agree with me that she and her books are awesome, so I adore all your comments that share the Ally Carter/ Gossip Girl/ Heist love!
LEVERAGE!!!! Thanks for the reminder to make sure my DVR will start recording when it starts up on January 13.
I adore Ally Carter books and this one sounds amazing. Thanks for the review :)
How pathetic is it that I have never seen Ocean's Eleven? Still, you're absolutely right about casting George Clooney (who, I believe, is Ally Carter's secret boyfriend).
And let me just say this: Ally Carter will be at Winter Institute next month. So will I.
You know, I still haven't read the Gallagher Girls series even though I keep meaning to. But this post is is really making me want to read Heist Society, as well as move her previous books waaaay up on my To Read list.