If you're in the mood for a fun, fast-paced book that's light on complexity and heavy on charm, Heiress Takes All is a perfect choice. It's one of those silly, entertaining stories that’s easy to breeze through, especially when you need a break from heavier novels.

The plot centers around Olivia, whose father is a classic deadbeat, but one with plenty of money. After he betrays her and her mother, Olivia seeks revenge. The perfect opportunity arises when her father is about to marry his mistress, so Olivia decides to assemble a crew and steal millions from him. Of course, nothing goes as planned, especially when her ex-boyfriend keeps getting in the way.

The book is just pure fun. It starts off quickly and never slows down. Olivia is a fast-thinking, high-strung character who adapts as things spiral out of control. Her team members are easy to keep track of, each with their own quirky personality.

That said, I had to suspend my disbelief from the start. There are plenty of plot holes and unanswered questions, but if you let them slide, the story can still be enjoyable. The authors aren’t trying to craft a serious heist novel, so once you accept that, you can roll with it.

The book is packed with twists—maybe even a bit too many for my liking. They keep things exciting, but at times it became hard to follow. A couple of subplots caught my attention, but I’ll admit, I tuned out from the others.

What surprised me most was the emotional depth Olivia experienced. While the story is chaotic and full of twists, Olivia also deals with the trauma her father caused her, from anger to the shame of wanting his approval. Her unresolved issues with him affect her relationships, especially with her ex. Surprisingly, the romantic subplot worked for me here; it’s crucial to Olivia’s growth as she faces her past.

If you're looking for something light, fun, and with a satisfying ending, Heiress Takes All is definitely worth picking up. Just be prepared to overlook a few plot holes and enjoy the ride!

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This book was such a fun ride. The character growth was incredible to witness and I felt fully consumed by the world of this book and all the antics that ensued.

I got this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion via NetGalley.

I love me a good heist story! And this, did not disappoint. I loved this book! And the authors are a real life couple, I love it even more! "Heiress Takes All," is a vivid adventurous, young adult, thriller. It's a fast-paced, highly entertaining story of a high school crew's version of Ocean's 11. It's a great read for young adults and adults alike.

The story follows Olivia Owens has been kicked out of her Rhode Island home along with her mother. She is determined to get her share of the inheritance, which means she's not going to steal the money, but rather take what is hers, from ger father's accounts. To help her achieve this plan, she gathers a ragtag team of high school friends and a former teacher. However, of course her plan didn't involve her ex-boyfriend who may or may not have cheated on her and who is now trying to win her back, a group of European cousins who very may ruin her plans, and a vindictive second wife that would turn Olivia's plans upside down. Olivia must keep her eye on the prize, to collect what is hers.

I enjoyed the ride this book took me on. Some of the plots twists I saw coming, others took me by complete surprise. I can say for sure that I was hooked on this story from the first chapter. It has a fun cast of characters, and was so much fun! The only downside for me, was I found the book lost some steam after the first half, however, I did like the way everything tied together at the end.

Thank you, NetGalley, Emily Wibberley, and Austin Siegemund-Broka for allowing me to review! As always, my review is my own opinion and thoughts. This review will be shared to my Instagram @what_emm_reads shortly.

I wasn't the biggest fan of this book - I think it doesn't live up to the hype of other YA thrillers.

This was such a fun, adventurous new book from Wibbroka! I love seeing them branch out from the traditional YA romances, and this one was a hit.

I really enjoyed this one! This is my first wib-broka YA novel, and I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. I think they captured the tension of the heist with the tension Olivia feels in her personal life so well. I think it's what made all of the elements of the story weave together so cohesively. The characters felt very age-appropriate as well, where I felt like we could see that Oliva and her friends did all have to grow up a lot at a young age, but at the same time, they were still kids and prone to making decisions like kids. It sets itself in the world of an affluent New England and I feel like the imagery is half of what makes this such a good book, The contrast of picturesque setting descriptions with the internal messiness of the plot sets up the perfect contrast and makes for effective storytelling. I would absolutely recommend this, not just for young readers, but for anyone who loves a good heist and underdog story!

My previous experience with these particular author duo was a bit of a let down so I was very happy to see that this book was far better than my last experience with their work. I loved the heist element along with the unraveling of our main characters intentions. It was very suspenseful and made for a compelling read. The romance element was probably my least favorite aspect of the entire book. I did quite enjoy the various plot twists and the big reveal/double cross at the end which only added to the suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this advanced copy. I think I’m finally accepting that ya mysteries just aren’t my cup of tea anymore. This one was a twisty heist story. I just didn’t feel connected to the characters or story but I think it was a me think and not the fault of the book.

Heiress Takes All reminder me of Inheritance Games and it was great. Entertaining and a good read for a YA mystery.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for early access to Heiress Takes All in exchange for my honest opinion. After not loving the two previous YA and adult romance novels by this author pair, I procrastinated reading this book. I ended up mostly listening to the audio which I took out from my local library after publication.
Set in Rhode Island, Heiress Takes All is a bit of a far-fetched caper story, where a young woman plots to steal her inheritance from her father on his wedding day to her new (and much younger) stepmother, in order to help her mother pay their bills now that they are on their own. She has a whole host of helpers (think a ragtag bunch a la Ocean's 11), and they are met with issue after issue.
I thought the book was cute, however, and I did recommend it to one of my students recently. I don't know if all adults would enjoy it and/or follow my lead of recommending it to teenagers, but I found it a fun (If unbelievable) plot and execution. Heiress Takes All is now available everywhere.

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This book had everything I look for in a story -- especially what sold me was the heist set up. It was, admittedly, tough to get into, but for anyone looking for a good ride, I'd definitely give it a try. Unfortunately, most anything after that is a spoiler, but this is a good way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

3.5 rounded down to 3 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC!

I love heist novels, so when I saw this on NetGalley, I immediately requested it, and was so happy when I got it! I’ve heard so much about these authors but had never read anything by them before.

This was an entertaining novel, and I am definitely glad I read it. The plot was good, but I did not like the plot twist at all and that is why my rating is so low. Otherwise, it was a great book and I would definitely recommend it!

This was a really solid read! I requested it for the promise of Ocean’s 11 meets Inheritance Games and I really do think the author delivered. This was a well crafted book for its target YA audience and while it didn’t have a lot of complexity to it, it was a fantastic starter thriller for people new to the genre or just looking for a fun adventure. I really enjoyed it. :)

I know Emily and Austin are mist well known for their YA romances, but this was actually the first book I read by the pair. I ended up with a smile on my face because of how things all came together in the end. It's totally worth reading just for that part. If you enjoy the adventure parts of the Inheritance Game series, you will want to give this one a try.

I wanted to like it I really did I just can't read another book that reminds me of The Inheritance Games with rich young kids pulling off some crazy heist/game/puzzle/mystery etc.

This writing duo used to be a hit for me but I think I've just outgrown them and nothing wrong with that!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

I will read anything Emily and Austin write. This one was fun and fast-paced. Overall, a good read.

Seventeen-year-old Olivia Owens isn't thrilled that her dad's getting remarried...again. She's especially not thrilled that he cheated on her mom, kicked them out of their Rhode Island home, and cut Olivia out of her rightful inheritance.

But this former heiress has a plan for revenge. While hundreds of guests gather on the grounds of the gorgeous estate where she grew up, everyone will be thinking romance—not robbery. She’ll play the part of dutiful daughter, but in reality she’ll be stealing millions from her father’s online accounts. She only needs the handwritten passwords he keeps in the estate's safe.

With the help of an eclectic crew of high school students and one former teacher, Olivia has plotted her mid-nuptial heist down to the second. But she didn't plan for an obnoxiously nosy wedding guest, an interfering ex-boyfriend intent on winning her back, greedy European cousins with their own agenda, or a vengeful second wife. When everything seems like it's going wrong, Olivia has to keep her eyes on what really matters: getting rich.

I thought the concept of this story was wonderful - I loved the idea of a high school aged version of Ocean's 11. And I thought that the book came together well too, but it was just a little long-winded for me. The writing was very flowery and felt like it was too repetitive, sharing the same details and feelings of the characters again and again throughout the book. I wished it could have been edited down a little more so the plot progressed a little faster, and perhaps just one or two of the "oh no, calamity strikes" moments could have been taken out. But aside from that, it was a good story. I liked the characters, and the dialogue was great - made me laugh out loud at times, which was fun. It's nice to see that the book left off in a way that you can hope for a sequel to come as well.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this Advanced Reader Copy. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers!
What a witty, smart, fun heist story! With characters you find yourself rooting for, no matter what criminal mischief they get up to.
Would love a sequel!

Somehow this was my first Wibbroka novel, but it won't be my last! Heiress Takes All is a twisty take on a heist story set amid a glitzy wedding weekend. I loved the ragtag crew and the romance sprinkled in, too.

Thank you to the publisher and the NetGalley for the ARC!

Here’s the thing: because so many people have told me that I would like these authors I have started buying their books when I see them at used bookstores or at the library book sales. This however was the first book by them that I actually read.

I’m so happy to say that everyone was right. I loved this book! It had me on the edge of my seat and I loved that it took place over a couple hours. I will definitely be getting started on those other books now.