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A review by plethora6323
Angel Thieves by Kathi Appelt
3.0
Angel Thieves goes between multiple perspectives, including two present day teens (Cade and Soleil), two slaves in 1845, a captured ocelot, and a Texas bayou. I really enjoyed parts of this book, particularly the story of Achsah, a the slave struggling to escape to Mexico with her daughters, and Cade's life story.
However, some of the sections (they are usually one to three pages long so they don't feel exactly like chapters) seemed unnecessary and repetitive. The ending in particular was a bit anticlimactic and felt rushed. The wonderful storytelling (in some sections) and unique setup of the book were held back by the repetition and somewhat moralizing tone.
*I received this as a Goodreads giveaway.*
However, some of the sections (they are usually one to three pages long so they don't feel exactly like chapters) seemed unnecessary and repetitive. The ending in particular was a bit anticlimactic and felt rushed. The wonderful storytelling (in some sections) and unique setup of the book were held back by the repetition and somewhat moralizing tone.
*I received this as a Goodreads giveaway.*