A review by melaniereadsbooks
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Thank you to Netgalley and Henry, Holt, and Co for for the arc of this book!

Vanja grew up with her adoptive mothers--the gods Death and Fortune. But when they force her to choose whom to serve, she has other plans. In order to escape this fate, she resorts to stealing to get enough money to escape her mothers, and ends up stealing the identity of her employer, Princess Giselle. Vanja has a run in with another god and is cursed for her greed. She must break the curse, or die.

I loved this book! Vanja is such an interesting morally grey hero and I loved watching her journey. Also I'm like 90% sure that Vanja and her love interest are both demi-sexual? But it never used the word so I'm not positive! But..I am fairly sure. They feel that way!

This is a retelling of The Goose Girl, which I haven't actually read, but I want to now! It was super interesting and I love love love Owen's writing. Loved all the characters, the lore of the world, and the tales between sections!

This is such a great book if you're after a morally grey hero, heists, gods, and courtly intrigue!

Pub date: Oct 18, 2021 
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