Book review - “Heist Society” by Ally Carter

By Shelli Harrel
Children’s Librarian

Over the past few months, I have heard many individuals confess their love of young adult books by various authors. While I have read a number of different books over the years, there are many in this category that I have yet to read. Intrigued by all of the talk, I decided to select an author and try reading their young adult series. One of the series that I have heard several people mention is a series by Ally Carter entitled “Heist Society”. The concept of the book seemed interesting, so I gave it a try and before I knew it, I had finished not only the first book, but all three books in the series.
“Heist Society” is the story of a teenage girl named Kat who grew up in a family of thieves. Desperate to live a normal life and escape the family business, she enrolls in a private school where no one knows her or her family’s past. Her anonymity and fresh start do not last long, as she soon discovers that priceless paintings have been stolen from a powerful mobster and her father is the prime suspect. In an effort to clear her father’s name and protect her family, Kat leaves her new life behind and finds herself once again immersed in another risky heist. Set amidst a backdrop of various European cities, this story keeps you guessing as Kat works to pull off a seemingly impossible job, while keeping under the radar of Interpol, who are trailing her suspect father. With a two week deadline looming and the safety of her family at stake, Kat must use all available resources to steal back the paintings. She is assisted in her task by a colorful cast of characters from her billionaire friend/crush, Hale, to her, master thief uncle, Eddie.
 

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