Little Thieves

In this story we follow Vanja, a girl given up by her mother to Death and Fortune when she was young. She becomes a maid to a princess in the land, where she is mistreated throughout her childhood. Her “mothers” offer her to work for them, but she doesn't want another person she is being controlled by. She becomes an accomplished thief, saving her money to escape. She is able to steal the magical necklace of the princess, allowing her to take her place. What follows is a story of Vanja learning trust and acceptance, as well as fighting the mysterious evil afoot.

I enjoyed this book. The story felt unique, and I really like Vanja as an MC. She was flawed and interesting to follow. The side characters aso all felt complex and fully fleshed out. The action was exciting and fun. While I did enjoy listening to this book, I ultimately think I'm outgrowing YA some. This book is targeted for an age group younger than my own, so I didn't relate to the characters as much. This doesn't mean the book is bad by any means. The 3 star rating is purely subjective based on my reading experience.

I would recommend this book to fans of YA fantasy!

TW: child abuse and neglect, abusive relationships, trauma from past assault