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readwithsuzie's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steam Level: 🔥🔥 (closed door)
Olivia Owens has planned the perfect heist. She and her crew will steal millions from her father as he celebrates his marriage to wife number 3. Will Olivia finally get revenge on the father who snubbed her, or will unexpected twists ruin everything?
When I saw this being compared to Inheritance Games and Ocean's Eleven, I immediately wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately, this was just not that interesting. Despite being kicked out and facing money hardship, Olivia was still just a spoiled brat who acted like she was a hero for wanting to steal from her father. Yes, he sucked, but it didn't justify what she did. The authors tried to go for a found family dynamic with her accomplices, but I never really cared about any of them. I do think the twist at the end was kind of interesting, but itwastoolittletoolateat that point. Teens will probably love this one, but I'll probably forget about it in a few days.
Thank you Netgalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Steam Level: 🔥🔥 (closed door)
Olivia Owens has planned the perfect heist. She and her crew will steal millions from her father as he celebrates his marriage to wife number 3. Will Olivia finally get revenge on the father who snubbed her, or will unexpected twists ruin everything?
When I saw this being compared to Inheritance Games and Ocean's Eleven, I immediately wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately, this was just not that interesting. Despite being kicked out and facing money hardship, Olivia was still just a spoiled brat who acted like she was a hero for wanting to steal from her father. Yes, he sucked, but it didn't justify what she did. The authors tried to go for a found family dynamic with her accomplices, but I never really cared about any of them. I do think the twist at the end was kind of interesting, but itwastoolittletoolateat that point. Teens will probably love this one, but I'll probably forget about it in a few days.
Thank you Netgalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
thosebookbesties_la's review
4.0
Get ready for a whirlwind adventure with 'Heiress Takes All'! This YA mystery/thriller is an absolute delight from start to finish. From the very first chapter, I was completely swept away as our brave protagonist dashes through a sprawling mansion, evading guards and navigating unexpected twists at every turn.
But hold onto your hats, because there's more! Through a cleverly crafted flashback, we uncover the daring master plan—a heist worth millions, devised to outsmart her dastardly father. And who better to aid in this audacious escapade than a motley crew of misfits, each bringing their own unique talents to the table?
And let's not forget the sparks flying in the romance department! There's undeniable chemistry with the ex, adding an extra layer of excitement to the already exhilarating storyline. Throw in some juicy family drama, surprising plot twists, and non-stop action, and you've got yourself a recipe for an unforgettable read.
'Heiress Takes All' is a breath of fresh air, offering a perfect blend of humor, adventure, and heart. My heartfelt thanks to Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka,Hachette Book Group Canada for granting me early access to this sensational journey!
read_withtay's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I wanted to like this book. I did. I love Emily and Austin as romance writers. But, maybe that is their genre: romance. This mystery sort of thing just didn't work for me. I think I went in expecting a Frieda McFadden, dark and twisty story, but that wasn't what this was. I understood the concept but didn't necessarily get why.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
This was so entertaining to read, loved the heist and these characters, it was so great to read!
gabiandthebooks's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
randina's review
adventurous
fast-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
3.75
thebookstagrambabe's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was such a fun read. You do have to suspend some disbelief that a bunch of high school kids could hack a billionaire. Just go with it! The intensity of the heist kept me turning the page, and the opulence of the setting was fun and extravagant. The roadblocks throughout the way were pretty comical I never saw the plot twist at the end coming. I enjoyed the family drama and the secondary characters. The reason this didn't pass 4 stars for me is that I felt like it was a little long for the plot.
Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review. This book releases 6/4!
Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review. This book releases 6/4!
lastblossom's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
tl;dr
A fast-paced heist plot stitched into a lot of complicated family drama.
Thoughts
If you like your heists with a side of ~drama~, this one's for you. We've got messy parental relationships, squabbling extended family, blackmail, and dash of a love triangle to round it all out. Olivia Owens used to live a life of luxury - full of money, and devoid of meaning. This all changes when her mother divorces her cheating father, and she's left hanging in in the void between them. Kicked out of her family home, and with a mother struggling to make end's meet, she decides to get revenge by stealing millions of dollars from her father, all in the middle of his wedding to his third wife. She cobbles together a group of skilled teens (and one out-of-luck teacher) for her crew, puts together a very serviceable plan, and gets to work. The crew members are all fun and well-written with strong personalities and reasons of their own to be in this caper. I always like the actor character, so Tom is my instant fave, but they're all great. So great that Olivia somehow winds up being the one with the least to go on. She describes herself as determined, but all flashbacks portray her as somewhat directionless, with no clear path to how she became who she is. She researches thoroughly, masterminds a plan, and then doesn't include any fallbacks or contingencies for the complications that inevitably arise. Her motivations never fully hit sympathetically relatable, or ruthlessly entertaining, hovering somewhere between the two. She spends a lot of time pretending to be the girl the tabloids expect her to be, and very little being herself. I can't tell who she really is at all. Maybe she can't either. The book ends as a fairly comfortable oneshot. The door's open just enough that a sequel could happen, but the ending is satisfying enough that it doesn't need more.
Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for an advance copy. All thoughts in this review are my own!
A fast-paced heist plot stitched into a lot of complicated family drama.
Thoughts
If you like your heists with a side of ~drama~, this one's for you. We've got messy parental relationships, squabbling extended family, blackmail, and dash of a love triangle to round it all out. Olivia Owens used to live a life of luxury - full of money, and devoid of meaning. This all changes when her mother divorces her cheating father, and she's left hanging in in the void between them. Kicked out of her family home, and with a mother struggling to make end's meet, she decides to get revenge by stealing millions of dollars from her father, all in the middle of his wedding to his third wife. She cobbles together a group of skilled teens (and one out-of-luck teacher) for her crew, puts together a very serviceable plan, and gets to work. The crew members are all fun and well-written with strong personalities and reasons of their own to be in this caper. I always like the actor character, so Tom is my instant fave, but they're all great. So great that Olivia somehow winds up being the one with the least to go on. She describes herself as determined, but all flashbacks portray her as somewhat directionless, with no clear path to how she became who she is. She researches thoroughly, masterminds a plan, and then doesn't include any fallbacks or contingencies for the complications that inevitably arise. Her motivations never fully hit sympathetically relatable, or ruthlessly entertaining, hovering somewhere between the two. She spends a lot of time pretending to be the girl the tabloids expect her to be, and very little being herself. I can't tell who she really is at all. Maybe she can't either. The book ends as a fairly comfortable oneshot. The door's open just enough that a sequel could happen, but the ending is satisfying enough that it doesn't need more.
Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for an advance copy. All thoughts in this review are my own!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, and Medical content
tatbookshelf's review
adventurous
fast-paced
4.0
Book:
HEIRESS TAKES ALL by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Thank you Netgalley and Little Brown Books for the Arc: Out: June 4th
Review:
4⭐
I picked this up because of THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynn Barnes comparison...I stayed for wittiness of the characters as they embarked on their heist.
HEIRESS TAKES ALL is a quick and easy read. This high-stakes book enthralled me, the first chapter pulling me in before the rest of the book kept me there. I enjoyed the heist aspect as the plan played out(and the way it played out.) HEIRESS TAKES ALL is tactful and thrilling, and I found myself rooting for the characters as they completed task after task and had obstacle after obstacle. This is a must read id you're looking for something different, something to get you out of a reading slump.
What I Liked About It:
*the taking what's rightfully yours aspect
HEIRESS TAKES ALL by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Thank you Netgalley and Little Brown Books for the Arc: Out: June 4th
Review:
4⭐
I picked this up because of THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynn Barnes comparison...I stayed for wittiness of the characters as they embarked on their heist.
HEIRESS TAKES ALL is a quick and easy read. This high-stakes book enthralled me, the first chapter pulling me in before the rest of the book kept me there. I enjoyed the heist aspect as the plan played out(and the way it played out.) HEIRESS TAKES ALL is tactful and thrilling, and I found myself rooting for the characters as they completed task after task and had obstacle after obstacle. This is a must read id you're looking for something different, something to get you out of a reading slump.
What I Liked About It:
*the taking what's rightfully yours aspect