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Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter

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book_concierge's review against another edition

2.0

Audiobook performed by Angela Dawe
2.5**

Katarina Bishop is back with her crew of teen-aged thieves. In this second outing they are after the Cleopatra emerald, despite legend that it carries a curse.

There are a lot of twists and turns in this plot, and more than one intricate theft taking place. Not to mention cons and contra-cons. The relationship between Kat and Hale is on a continued slow-burn, but she seems disinterested for most of the book. Or perhaps she’s just so focused on her mission to … well, that would be spoiling the plot. Kat’s crew includes her cousin, the fabulously beautiful Gabrielle, as well as computer whiz Simon, and the Scots Hamish and Angus. And, of course, there are private jets, private yachts and the palace at Monaco to add color and interest.

It's a fast read, and I like a lead female who is smart, determined and generally self-sufficient. But I didn't think it was as good as the first book, [b:Heist Society|6574102|Heist Society (Heist Society, #1)|Ally Carter|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1359254479l/6574102._SY75_.jpg|6767235]. Still, I see the appeal for the target YA audience.

Angela Dawe does a fine job performing the audio. She sets a good pace and clearly differentiates the many characters. I love how she voices Simon, who is suffering from a cold!

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4.0

Perfect light YA reading to lighten my mood and just enjoy. It's the sequel to Heist Society which I enjoyed as well.

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

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5.0

This is the sequel to Heist Society. It's a few months after the first book ends, and Kat has been traveling around alone doing pro-bono heists. She comes home, and sort of gets herself into the biggest theft of her life. If you thought the Henley was something, this is 10 times more tricky!

I adored Heist Society. And this book was no different. There were a few things lacking in this book, but I'd like to take a moment and appreciate what was there!

-Amazing writing style. I don't know how Ally Carter keeps all the details in HER head, let alone write about them? I loved the mysterious little parts that were used 'the man' and were just vague. It wasn't too repetitive or annoying, it added to the theme.

-Kat is one of my favorite characters. Even if she did repeat herself several times in this book, I still love her! Hale too.

The ending was satisfying. Not completely satisfying, but that's expected. IS there another book to it? That's my question. I didn't see one on Goodreads confirmed, but I might be looking in the wrong place. IF there is another book then the ending will be fine. But if this is the last one, then umm that's not okay with me. From Ally Carter's blog:

WILL THERE BE A HEIST SOCIETY 3?
Maybe.

So I'm holding up some hope! :)

Now I must get onto the not-so-fun stuff. I didn't like how there was barely any character development in this book. I felt like Kat changed through the course of the book, but not very much. Hale on the other hand pleased me, they all did. The big thing was just Kat. Still love her though!

Characters=8/10
Plotline=10/10
Writing=10/10
Ending=7/10