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A review by drkappitan
Medici Heist by Caitlin Schneiderhan
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.25
I received early access to this book through NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review (which is very late, but better late than never!).
I genuinely enjoyed this read, which is (as the title implies) a heist caper set in Renaissance Italy--just far enough from historical reality that even a medievalist can enjoy it. The protagonists were engaging, and the variety of their backgrounds allowed for fun banter between them even as it added emotional depth. I also quite liked that the main characters' youth (all are in their late teens and early twenties) came through in their reactions without veering into the still realistic but aggravating illogic that so often drives young adult narratives. The author played key parts of the plan a little too close to the chest for me, but better that than giving it all away too soon!
Given the situations involving violence and arson, I would recommend this for older teens and up.
I genuinely enjoyed this read, which is (as the title implies) a heist caper set in Renaissance Italy--just far enough from historical reality that even a medievalist can enjoy it. The protagonists were engaging, and the variety of their backgrounds allowed for fun banter between them even as it added emotional depth. I also quite liked that the main characters' youth (all are in their late teens and early twenties) came through in their reactions without veering into the still realistic but aggravating illogic that so often drives young adult narratives. The author played key parts of the plan a little too close to the chest for me, but better that than giving it all away too soon!
Given the situations involving violence and arson, I would recommend this for older teens and up.