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Heist Society

Ally Carter
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Heist Society

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Ally Carter

Heist Society

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

800L

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Super Short Summary

Heist Society by Ally Carter follows Katarina "Kat" Bishop, a teenager from a family of elite thieves, who is framed and expelled from boarding school by her friend W.W. Hale V to seek her help in clearing her father's name. Accused of stealing five priceless paintings, Kat must assemble a crew and execute an audacious heist at the Henley Museum to retrieve the artworks and exonerate her father.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Playful

Mysterious

Exciting

Reviews & Readership

4.2

95,051 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ally Carter's Heist Society captivates readers with its fast-paced, clever plotting and a dynamic teenage protagonist. While praised for its engaging heist scenarios and witty dialogue, some critics find the character development somewhat superficial. Overall, it's an entertaining read for fans of action and mystery, despite occasional predictability.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Heist Society?

Readers who enjoy Heist Society by Ally Carter typically appreciate young adult fiction featuring clever protagonists and high-stakes adventures. Fans of E. Lockhart's We Were Liars and Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Naturals series will find its blend of intrigue, crime-solving, and tight-knit friendships appealing.

4.2

95,051 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

800L

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