Reviews

Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li

louisek's review against another edition

None of it went into my head and I just didn't like the writing, which is so disappointing because I like heists! 

bijoureadsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring medium-paced

2.25

A bit slow, was waiting for Irene and Alex to get together for TOO LONG

farrington's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jaylene's review against another edition

2.0

Loved the synopsis and pre-ordered the book in January! And although I loved the characters and their ties to one another, the storyline didn't hold up as well as I expected. The way they communicated, their overall inexperience, and the author's dialogue choices made the heist very unbelievable. Which was a huge letdown after getting so excited about this read.

Looking forward to Grace D. Li's next novel! Thank you, NetGalley and Tiny Reparations Books for the arc. I am very appreciative to have read about these character's stories.

literarymangos's review against another edition

2.0

DNF 37% — I just couldn’t sit through this book any longer. it got very boring and repetitive ☹️

I really did like the premise, it seemed very interesting !! just wish it was like idk structured differently

acharpentier's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

2.75

jfreder13's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

aliyachaudhry's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

this was soooo unintentionally funny

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, and Colonisation

Moderate: Grief and Xenophobia

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic and Alcohol

graceygal49's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Incredible book! Beautifully reflective and insightful while also adventurous with heist energy. Colonialism, Chinese-American identity, and immigration were profoundly explored. 10/10 recommend!!! 

laneyreadz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and Death of parent

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Xenophobia