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A review by leandrathetbrzero
Painted Devils by Margaret Owen
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
*BOOK REVIEW CATCH UP #2/54 😳*
I read this book IMMEDIATELY after finishing Little Thieves, a book I rated five stars. I absolutely adore Vanja as our main protagonist. She is such an entertaining gray character who, in this second installment, is trying to become a better person in the eyes of Emeric...and this results in her starting a cult...unintentionally. 😂 Clearly, she is still a work in progress, but we love her anyway.
One element that I loved in Little Thieves that carried over to Painted Devils is the brilliant dialogue and dynamic between characters. We see a few characters returning from book 1, and many are added to this band of odd, eccentric found family. The characters are humorous, flawed, loyal, and vulnerable with each other. I am especially invested in Vanja and Emeric's relationship, especially because Owen provides great Ace representation with Vanja and Emeric's patience and respect of her boundaries is just so great to see on the page.
It has been quite a few months since I finished this book, but I think I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 (like Little Thieves) is because I found the reveal at the end to be semi convenient but at the same time, I can 100% see it being so important for Vanja as a character to go through a trial like that andgain some kind of closure. I also devoured book 1, and I do think it would be difficult for Owen to top it! No matter what, hands down a favorite series!!!
A huge thank you to Henry Holt and Margaret Owen for sending my both Little Thieves and Painted Devils in exchange for this honest review. I have already preordered book #3 in the series, and I am so so sad I have to wait for its release!
I read this book IMMEDIATELY after finishing Little Thieves, a book I rated five stars. I absolutely adore Vanja as our main protagonist. She is such an entertaining gray character who, in this second installment, is trying to become a better person in the eyes of Emeric...and this results in her starting a cult...unintentionally. 😂 Clearly, she is still a work in progress, but we love her anyway.
One element that I loved in Little Thieves that carried over to Painted Devils is the brilliant dialogue and dynamic between characters. We see a few characters returning from book 1, and many are added to this band of odd, eccentric found family. The characters are humorous, flawed, loyal, and vulnerable with each other. I am especially invested in Vanja and Emeric's relationship, especially because Owen provides great Ace representation with Vanja and Emeric's patience and respect of her boundaries is just so great to see on the page.
It has been quite a few months since I finished this book, but I think I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 (like Little Thieves) is because I found the reveal at the end to be semi convenient but at the same time, I can 100% see it being so important for Vanja as a character to go through a trial like that and
A huge thank you to Henry Holt and Margaret Owen for sending my both Little Thieves and Painted Devils in exchange for this honest review. I have already preordered book #3 in the series, and I am so so sad I have to wait for its release!