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Genre: Alternate History | Age: Young Adult | Buy: Amazon, Bookshop | ⭐See star rating

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After Nina’s father sells her older sister, Nina joins the Thieves Guild and becomes known for her skills as a thief and given the name Black Cat. She spends her energy working to free her sister and protect her friend, Ettie.

Personal Review:

I had no idea what to expect, and I am not sure that was anywhere close to it.

Underground (some of them literally) clans that show no mercy in their crime of choice. Gang-like loyalty to their Guild and leader. Horrific things happening to young children and girls being bought and sold for heart-wrenching reasons. And one girl who refuses to follow along to stay safe.

It was slightly terrifying. I may have had nightmares.

But somehow it worked. The first half took time, more time than I would like creating bonds with characters that will probably just die anyway. But the second half sucked me in and I had to know how everything was going to turn out. There were a lot of moving parts and they all came together.

My girls may never like this book, and probably for sure not until they are teenagers. I can see the appeal for some. But, wow, that was crazy.

I hope you or your kids enjoy this one!

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