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A Good Thief: A Thung Toh Jig Prequel by Michael R. Swanson, Amanda K. King
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It feels so good to be back in Dockhaven!
This prequel takes place just before the events of “Things They Buried”, book one in the Thung Toh Jig series. It’s well written in that you can read it as an appetizer before digging into the meatier Thung Toh Jig novels, or you can read it afterwards as a satisfying dessert. With King and Swanson at the helm, you know you are in good hands.
I am a big fan of the lovable Schmalch and incapable of an unbiased opinion where he is concerned. At times he is overly optimistic, has a drinking problem, and would benefit from thinking a bit more before he acts. But you can’t help but root for this bumbling little thief with a big heart.
The grittiness to Dockhaven is palpable, and as always, the originality in world building is excellent. In comparison to the first two books, it’s less horror and more heist, but that didn’t make me enjoy it any less. As expected, this novella turned out to be pretty gloss.
P.S. I’ve been craving a Haus novel, and hope that comes next!
This prequel takes place just before the events of “Things They Buried”, book one in the Thung Toh Jig series. It’s well written in that you can read it as an appetizer before digging into the meatier Thung Toh Jig novels, or you can read it afterwards as a satisfying dessert. With King and Swanson at the helm, you know you are in good hands.
I am a big fan of the lovable Schmalch and incapable of an unbiased opinion where he is concerned. At times he is overly optimistic, has a drinking problem, and would benefit from thinking a bit more before he acts. But you can’t help but root for this bumbling little thief with a big heart.
The grittiness to Dockhaven is palpable, and as always, the originality in world building is excellent. In comparison to the first two books, it’s less horror and more heist, but that didn’t make me enjoy it any less. As expected, this novella turned out to be pretty gloss.
P.S. I’ve been craving a Haus novel, and hope that comes next!