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PuddleJumper
A Million to One | Adiba Jaigirdar
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Mehso-so

This was like reading a speed run, there was no depth and no details.

Very disappointing

PuddleJumper #roll100 January
#gottacatchemall Nickit - Heist or theft
2mo
willaful Bummer, it's such a cool cover. 2mo
PuddleJumper @willaful It's such a cool premise too 2mo
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MallenNC
Malibu Burning | Lee Goldberg
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Pickpick

This author is also a screenwriter and that comes through in all his books. Last year I read all of his Eve Ronin series, and this one features different characters in the same Malibu setting. I still prefer Eve as an MC, but this one was fun too.

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CaramelLunacy
A Million to One | Adiba Jaigirdar
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Mehso-so

I wanted to love this: Team of diverse girls staging a HEIST of a jewel-encrusted book aboard the Titanic. What's not to love?
Unfortunately, the leader Josefa has an irritating backstory (running away to thieve because a life of material comfort is too confining) and we don't spend enough time with the other girls to really round out their motivations or relationships with one another as they rush aboard and the countdown to sinking begins. ⬇️

CaramelLunacy We don't spend enough time forming a clever plan that utilizes everyone's strengths, and we don't get enough sense of place to put the reader aboard Titanic. Not to mention Josefa's secret motivation makes even less sense than the rest of her impulsive ill-thought-through behaviour. I liked the other girls, though and wanted to spend more time with them. 3mo
BookmarkTavern I had the same problems with Josefa. I wanted more of all the other characters! 3mo
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AprilMae
The Housekeepers | Alex Hay
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Here we go, first #bookhaul of 2024!!!

marleed You go, Girl! 3mo
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Booksintherain
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Top 5 ⭐️ books I‘ve read this year!! 😊😊😊

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lurkykitty
Thieves' Gambit | Kayvion Lewis
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Thieves Gambit follows Rosalyn ‘Ross‘ Quest, a 17-year-old highly skilled thief. This story hits the ground running and takes the reader on a wild ride filled with twists, turns, high stakes heists, danger, tentative alliances, betrayal and exotic locations. It has a very cinematic feel to it. Thieves Gambit is a fast-paced, fun, entertaining, thrilling read. I definitely burned the midnight oil with this one. I can't wait for the sequel.

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JoyBlue
Thieves' Gambit | Kayvion Lewis
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Pickpick

This is twisty heist action for the teen set. I don't appreciate—but completely understand—the cliffhanger ending. Rights were sold for two books, though the second doesn't seem to have a title or publication date yet.

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Centique
The Housekeepers | Alex Hay
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Pickpick

A lovely light romp of a book - a historical heist that doesnt require much thought, but kept me amused - and thats high praise with my scattered thoughts at the moment!

LeahBergen I‘ve been curious about this one! 4mo
Centique @LeahBergen id probably class it as a #borrownotbuy No real mystery to it but the characters and setting are quite fun. (edited) 4mo
LeahBergen Thanks! 👍 4mo
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SMH86
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Pickpick

Interesting, exciting, well written. Enjoyed the science themes and knowledge along with the criminal thrill. Great story, can't make something like that up (which it happens to be based on true events).

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BookBelle84
Thieves' Gambit | Kayvion Lewis
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