A review by piperlee
The Boy Who Steals Houses by C.G. Drews

emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is a beautiful and heartbreaking exploration of the relationship between Sammy, a young house thief, and his older brother Avery, who is autistic, and how their need for each other shapes how they exist in their day to day life. Sammy is an “invisible boy” longing to be known and cared for like he does for his brother and in a way his parents refused to. When he accidentally comes across a messy, joyful family, he’s captivated by the feeling of belonging and realizes the rough life he was living before isn’t what he wants. As a sucker for all things found family and fierce sibling relationships, this novel kept me consistently invested in the stories of these two broken and lovable brothers and their search for safety.
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