Tokyo Heist
Diana Renn,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Penguin Young Readers Group
Diana Renn,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Penguin Young Readers Group
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780142426548 (0142426547)
ASIN: 142426547
Publish date: June 14th 2013
Publisher: Speak
Pages no: 384
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Adventure,
Teen,
Cultural,
Mystery,
Art,
Contemporary,
Thriller,
Mystery Thriller,
Japan,
Suspense,
Young Adult Contemporary
The perfect mystery for fans of Ally Carter's Heist Society! All I can to that is.... As someone who loves thieves and heists and everything that that usually entails, this was entirely disappointing. Not only was the heist un-compelling, our MC, Violet, and sidekick, Reika, jump to conclusions and ...
The cover of this book caught my eye while I was at the library, and then I was intrigued by the synopsis (from Goodreads):When sixteen-year-old Violet agrees to spend the summer with her father, an up-and-coming artist in Seattle, she has no idea what she’s walking into. Her father’s newest clients...
There were some pros to this book. (This is why I hate not having half-stars.) The narrator liked to piece things together, she was passionate, and she enjoyed Japanese culture. Also, who doesn't love a mystery? This isn't a rant-y review. In fact, I'm going to try to read this book later, to ...
"Tokyo Heist" by Diana Renn is a shining success, from the cover of the book, with its title encased in what looks like neon yellow police tape, to the final page with its satisfying and touching conclusion.The story is about Violet, who is a different kind of 16-year-old. She loves manga, wearing s...
4 starsDespite some pacing issues, i enjoyed this YA mystery. I think it will work best for the younger range of YA readers, or anyone with an interest in Japan or Japanese art should find it hard to put down. Violet is a likeable protagonist, and I had fun following along as she discovered her in...
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