Such a great read if you loved the inheritance games! I love a good heist story. This feels like a Netflix show in the best way possible.

Absolutely loved this thrilling, twisty ride! It's like Inheritance Games if IG was a heist, and absolutely delivered on all fronts. I loved each character (even if they drove me nuts, looking at you Kevin), and the romance was such a fun touch. Couldn't recommend more highly enough to fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

So grateful to Netgalley and LBYR for the arc--this was one of my favorite reads of the year!

Heiress Takes All kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page to the last!

A heart-pounding heist novel complete with a ragtag team, twists and turns, and a little bit of a love triangle. If you like Ocean's 8, getting revenge on evil parents, and high drama-- this one's for you!!

This book was fantastic! It was my first book by this author duo but I will have to check out their other work since I enjoyed this one so much.

I have seen this book compared to The Inheritance Games & the movie Oceans 11 and I adore both of those so I was excited to dive in.

I was not disappointed with this one. I really enjoyed the side characters (found family trope), the romance (that didn’t take away from the heist and other subplots) and action of the heist. Although it is a YA novel, I thought it was fantastically written and still great for adult readers too. I loved the mystery aspect, the scheming, family drama and unexpected twists! I think this book could easily be turned into a hit movie or tv series. 4.5/5⭐️

Usually I'm not huge on YA but I couldn't pass up a good heist! Though it got a little slow in the middle, I overall enjoyed the book and looked forward to seeing how it played out.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Olivia is reeling from her parents’ divorce that forced her and her mother to start over in a true riches to rags story. After her mother’s accident, Olivia hatches a plan to steal millions of dollars from her father to help support the two of them. To do this, she recruits a rag tag team of fellows high schoolers (and one adult) to help pull this off during her father’s wedding. Can Olivia truly execute the heist, or will her entire plan go down in flames?



I have a complicated relationship with Emily Wibberly and Austin Siegemund-Broka’s books, particularly their young adult books. The last few haven’t been my favorite (although I LOVE If I’m Being Honest), and while I really wanted to like this one, it just didn’t do it for me. The pacing was a little too slow for me, especially for a book about a heist, and I couldn’t connect to the characters. I will say, the premise and overall story did give me Oceans Eleven/The Inheritance Games/Such Charming Liars/Thieves Gambit vibes, but the execution wasn’t quite there.



Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown and Company for the ARC!

Book:
HEIRESS TAKES ALL by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Thank you Netgalley and Little Brown Books for the Arc: Out: June 4th

Review:
4⭐
I picked this up because of THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynn Barnes comparison...I stayed for wittiness of the characters as they embarked on their heist.
HEIRESS TAKES ALL is a quick and easy read. This high-stakes book enthralled me, the first chapter pulling me in before the rest of the book kept me there. I enjoyed the heist aspect as the plan played out(and the way it played out.) HEIRESS TAKES ALL is tactful and thrilling, and I found myself rooting for the characters as they completed task after task and had obstacle after obstacle. This is a must read id you're looking for something different, something to get you out of a reading slump.


What I Liked About It:
*the taking what's rightfully yours aspect

This was a fun book that definitely fits into the young adult genre. However, I enjoyed it as an adult and believe that a junior high-aged kid would also like it. It has some cussing and kissing moments, nothing too crazy, but it's something to be aware of if you're selecting it for your child. Personally, I think would be fine for my teenage child to read. The book gets right to the point, and I found it to be a pretty quick read overall. While there were a few moments where the plot slowed down, it was mostly high-paced.

I really enjoy heist stories, and this book was no exception. You do have to suspend belief for most of it, but that's part of what makes it fun. It's been compared to Inheritance Games combined with Oceans 11, and while I think it's more like Oceans 11, I can see where the comparison came from. Tom and Kevin were my favorite characters, but I thought all the characters were well-written and enjoyable. Overall, I had a good time reading this book.

Ok I was really excited to start this book but was quickly disappointed. I read about 75% of the book and then just never picked it up again. The way the storyline was constantly shifting and the plot was getting more and more complex just made me confused and uninterested. I was really hoping for this to be similar to the Inheritance Games series but it was lacking in so many ways. It left me wanting less, not more.

Fun novel about a teenage girl on a mission to steal millions from her own father, during his wedding. As she is on her mission, things keep getting in her way like ex-step moms, ex-boyfriends and a bad kidnapping hostage. Great for fans of Inheritance Games.

A new author for me, but highly surprised! I went into this not knowing too much but the author captivated me! The main character is super vengeful for such a young girl but it works! The characters could not have been more different but yet all the differences make up for a truly unique cast! The energy in this story was immaculate, high stakes and everything a real heist story should be! I also appreciate such a well thought out plan! Very of the ordinary for me to pick up a story like this as I usually do not gravitate towards heist stories. The code names were also very clever, and the humor! I love that this story was not overly serious and I laughed so much!

What a fun book! A heist for the ages and a motly crew of a cast made for such an entertaining read!

This was a fun time! We get a deep dive into Olivia’s thoughts and daddy issues and find out why each crew member decided to be a part of the heist as the story unfolds. Also, we get short chapters! I was really happy about that. The pacing felt very slow at times and because of that I wasn’t reaching for my kindle often but when I did pick it up, I enjoyed the story. I just didn’t feel consumed by it. The vocabulary seems complex for YA but the overall vibe is definitely YA.

Thank you Little, Brown and Company for the advanced copy!

As always, I will say that a YA book can be hit or miss for me. This one was a hit! This has me hooked from chapter one. I love a good heist story and this one did not disappoint.


Olivia was an heiress but that all changed when her dad kicked her and her mom out of their home. Her dad is a real piece of work and is now on to his third marriage. Olivia has been pushed out of her former life and she wants needs revenge. She plans to steal her dad’s fortune on the day of his nuptials. Olivia has a whole team set and ready to help her accomplish her goals. They all have their reasoning for needing the fortunes. Will the risk be worth it? Can they pull it off?

What I loved:
- seriously this book had me hooked from the first chapter. The concept was fun, the writing was well done, and the pacing was excellent!
- I loved Olivia and her whole team of rogue bandits. Seriously, all the side characters were awesome. I was rooting for all of them to pull off their heist.
- The dash of romance was fun!
- The twists and turns kept me on my tors the whole time. I was absolutely shocked by a few things!

Can I just say that I NEED a sequel for this book? I love all of them and would be so down for another heist. Plus, I have a few questions regarding some vibes I was seeing 😏. This book was so fun and I look forward to the author’s future work. 4 stars out of 5. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Sadly this book fell short for me. I think it was too young adult for me. I really wish we got more of an introduction to the heist crew. I understand why the book jumped right into the plot, but I think it would’ve been interesting to have a bit of background.

There were a few moments that made me laugh or moments where the sass/shade was so good I audibly said “oooooo” haha. I wish there was more of Tom because he was my favourite character.

I wasn’t a huge fan of the romance in the book. Jackson seemed like a combination of every cliche in a romance book lol.

There were a few plot twists throughout the book and I didn’t guess the main plot twist at the end. However, I felt like one part of the ending happened too fast and was a little anticlimactic.

Overall, I think I would’ve liked this book better if I was in junior high, so I would definitely recommend it to people aged 10-14!

As a devoted fan of the duo (not only writing partners but also a real-life couple), I’m delighted to see them return to the young adult genre and create a fast-paced, highly entertaining high school crew version of an Ocean's 11 heist adventure, complete with vivid, varied supporting characters and a second chance love story.

I acknowledge that there are many silly moments in this book, and some of the twists are foreseeable from the beginning. There are also times when Olivia and Jackson’s sweet love story slows down the action scenes, and incidents in the book are hurled at us too quickly before we can fully absorb them, leading us into another action-packed sequence. Despite these faults, I still loved this book: it’s easy to read, with short chapters that keep your curiosity piqued, and the character development is still strong. Olivia is a determined, tough, and smart heroine that you easily root for, and Jackson steals scenes with his sweetness as he does everything in his power to win back his girl. I enjoyed their chemistry and banter, as well as the seamless introduction of characters and direction of the heist, which are told without dragging and without losing the reader's interest.

The main story revolves around Olivia Owens, who is kicked out of her Rhode Island house with her mother when their father decides to start another family with his mistress. This means war! Olivia is determined to get her share of the inheritance, which means she’s not going to steal, but she’s going to take what she deserves from her father’s accounts. To achieve her plan, she gathers her own Ocean’s 11 crew: a group of high school friends (most of whom are male, and I wish there were more female members to create subplots of love interest and conflicts) and a former teacher. But, of course, she didn’t plan on the involvement of her ex-lover, who may have cheated on her and is now trying to win her back, a bunch of European cousins who may ruin her plans, and a vindictive second wife who could turn into a wild card! Olivia has to keep her eyes on the prize to get her deserved share, but there are many additional obstacles to her plan that she needs to face. Can her team finish the job they started? Will justice be served fairly this time around?

Overall, I’m rounding up my rating from 3.5 stars to 4 stars for this very enjoyable, riveting, action-packed young adult romance! I especially recommend it to fans of the author duo!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown Books for Young Readers for providing me with this entertaining read's digital review copy in exchange for my honest opinions.

OMG! This book was so good and that cover is *mwah* (chefs kiss) . I loved this book so much and it’s so good! I will definitely be recommending it to all of my friends

I enjoyed the events that unfolded during main character Olivia’s plans. I didn’t see the twist coming and will recommend this for my students.

wowwww, that was such a refreshing book, I literally could not put it down. The heist, the stakes- the plot twists! THE PLOT TWISTS JUST KEPT COMING. While it did feel like it was dragging out a bit, I kind of liked that for once and I stayed because of that. The story was always coming together in pieces. I finished this in one day, and what an enjoyable day it has been.

*Did have a couple grammar/structural mistakes

Thank you to NetGalley for the eArc!

This one was a fun read, especially since I've been looking for more heist books recently. I thought the premise was great, since I also love wedding heists!
Olivia wasn't my favourite, but I did like some of the other characters and their motivations, such as Tom and Kevin, who were more entertaining. Moving on, I thought the romance was unnecessary. I know Jackson was supposed to come off as super in love with Olivia, but his character made a bad first impression on me with how pushy(?) he felt. I think I liked the dramatic scenes between Olivia and Tom more...
Anyway, some plot points + the pacing did feel a little messy, but I didn't mind it as a light read to pass time. It's definitely not very realistic, so just keep that in mind. I just found it fun, and I wouldn't mind a sequel (maybe hinted at the end?) with the crew.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.