Scan barcode
A review by renuked
Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter
4.0
Ally Carter writes the some of the cutest literature. Don't take that the wrong way, it's a compliment. If you need something light-hearted and simple to read curled up somewhere on a rainy day, Ally Carter is your way to go. I'm going to say her Gallagher Girls series didn't start of that well, but it's definitely much better in the later books. However, Heist Society is good throughout the series.
The plots are very simple; there's a bad guy, then Kat's adorable family gets involved. They pull the biggest con ever attempted, and they win YAY. It's very suitable for younger kids, (except for when Hale gets drunk). But even then, it's written for a more juvenile audience. If you're looking for a complex. emotional plot, with twists and turns this is not it. BUT, it's still so, so enjoyable. It's fun and adventurous. The names of some of the Heist capers are ridiculous (ex. Three Blind Mice, the Anastasia, Cat in the Cradle, Count of Monte Cristo). It's so much fun imagining all the different cons those could possible refer to!
The characters are definitely one of the best aspects of this book. Kat, Hale, Uncle Eddie, Bobby, Gabrielle (who I really love), Angus, Hamish, Simon, Silas Foster, Marcus, Marianne. They're all fantastic and whimsical and hilarious and very, very lovable. And the bad guys are fun to hate too! Hale's entire family is horrible, Garrett was despicable. But it was all so lighthearted. Although, there was a scare towards the end, there is nothing awful that happens in these books. They'll just make you plain old laugh in amusement.
The relationships are beautiful. Kat and Hale go through some bumps, but they still love each other. Kat and her Uncle Eddie are always there for each other. Kat and Gabrielle...I adore them and their little cousin bickering. The characters never let each other down though, they are loyal to the end. In these books, family is everything, and it just adds a bright spot to your day.
Overall, these books are simple, delightful, and heartwarming. It's just a pleasure to read, and will take your mind off your problems.
The plots are very simple; there's a bad guy, then Kat's adorable family gets involved. They pull the biggest con ever attempted, and they win YAY. It's very suitable for younger kids, (except for when Hale gets drunk). But even then, it's written for a more juvenile audience. If you're looking for a complex. emotional plot, with twists and turns this is not it. BUT, it's still so, so enjoyable. It's fun and adventurous. The names of some of the Heist capers are ridiculous (ex. Three Blind Mice, the Anastasia, Cat in the Cradle, Count of Monte Cristo). It's so much fun imagining all the different cons those could possible refer to!
The characters are definitely one of the best aspects of this book. Kat, Hale, Uncle Eddie, Bobby, Gabrielle (who I really love), Angus, Hamish, Simon, Silas Foster, Marcus, Marianne. They're all fantastic and whimsical and hilarious and very, very lovable. And the bad guys are fun to hate too! Hale's entire family is horrible, Garrett was despicable. But it was all so lighthearted. Although, there was a scare towards the end, there is nothing awful that happens in these books. They'll just make you plain old laugh in amusement.
The relationships are beautiful. Kat and Hale go through some bumps, but they still love each other. Kat and her Uncle Eddie are always there for each other. Kat and Gabrielle...I adore them and their little cousin bickering. The characters never let each other down though, they are loyal to the end. In these books, family is everything, and it just adds a bright spot to your day.
Overall, these books are simple, delightful, and heartwarming. It's just a pleasure to read, and will take your mind off your problems.