4.5! Ok this was so good! I absolutely loved the vibes of this book, it so so much fun and had me on the edge of my seat so many times. I loved the idea of a heist stealing form your own father at his wedding, it made such a good setting and plot. Olivia was such a fun main character and truly a baddie for putting all of this plan together. The other pieces in her game of chess were great to read. I can’t believe this is Emily Wibberly and Austin Siegemund Brokas first thriller, it was so good!

I loved this author duo's YA books so I was pretty excited about this one and I had such a fun time reading it! It was quite adventurous with some surprising twists and turns!

We have our MC - Olivia who has assembled a ragtag crew to pull of a heist at her father's wedding! Her father is a rich influencer of sorts who has been coasting along on trust fund money and he's getting married for the third time. He had cheated on Olivia's mom and he had kicked them out of the house after the divorce. Though Olivia's life was completely uprooted, she had managed to settle into a new life of sorts but her mother got into an accident after spending multiple hours working to keep their family of two afloat and now the debts are piling up. Olivia's dad refuses to help them and Olivia is incensed - and decides to steal the money since it should have been hers anyway.

So we're thrown right into action as the plan is already underway and we meet Olivia and her heist team - which includes a bunch of high school students and a teacher!😂 They all have their own motivations for taking part in this plan and Olivia has worked out many details meticulously but unexpected things keep popping up and they have to constantly improvise to pull things off without getting caught. Olivia also runs into her ex - Jackson at the wedding and he's determined to win her back. Though their romance wasn't the focus I found it really cute.
Olivia was also an excellent protagonist - intelligent and determined but also a bit hardheaded at times. She's not without flaws but that made her more realistic. I also loved the heist crew and the witty banter! There were so many humorous moments between them and I was surprised by many of the events in the second half.
The ending was pretty satisfactory and it leaves room for a future story - so I'm hoping we'll get a sequel too!

Would recommend for fans of…
💰 Ocean’s Eight
💰 The Inheritance Games
💰 The Gallagher Girls

I’ve really grown to enjoy YA thrillers and mysteries in recent years, thanks in part to series like The Inheritance Games and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, so I was really excited to see Heiress Takes All would fit in.

In short, it’s a pretty good novel. It doesn’t take itself too seriously and relies on a lot of tropes and familiar character types within the genre. There’s moments of humor and, of course, romance, and there’s a fun sense of nostalgia that runs through it that I think will charm fans of Ally Carter’s Gallagher Girls series in particular.

Where this book lost me though was in how unbelievable the entire premise was. A teacher helping his students commit crimes? COME ON!!!! And that was just the beginning. I’m usually able to suspend disbelief for a good story but something about this one just didn’t work in the way other YA novels have.

If you’re looking for a quick read that will keep you guessing but doesn’t require too much of an investment, definitely check this one out!

Heiress Takes All is out now. Thanks to Little Brown Young Readers and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’m not going to lie, this book was a bit messy to me. Don’t get me wrong I loved it, it was very enjoyable to me but there was a lot going on and it felt like a bit too much at times. I loved the plot of her stealing her dad’s money but there were so many other things happening that took away from that original plot. I didn’t like the ending either, it felt kinda unnecessary and the book would’ve also been good without it.

The characters I loved the characters and their relationship(s) it was nice and I guess in the end everything worked out and it was cute. I adore them. I was kinda rooting for her and Tom tho tbh. 😭

The writing was pretty good too, with everything going on it felt like everything fit and it was easy to know whats going on. The mystery and pacing was so good and overall I would still highly recommend it!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown for sending me a copy in exchange for a free review!!

First of all, I LOVED THIS BOOK! I've had a complicated relationship with Emily Wibberley over the years. I really loved her early YA stuff (With and Without You, Always Never Yours). But then she started writing romance with Austin Siegemund-Broka...and it just wasn't working for me. The Break Up Tour, The Roughest Draft, Do I Know You? - I had high hopes for them all (and LOVED to covers), but ultimately they just fell flat. The characters didn't make me feel anything, the plots became a slog. Then came Heiress Takes All and Emily is back in the game.

I really enjoyed this book, from the characters and endless plot twists, to the feelings it made me feel. The last few books from this duo have left me feeling...nothing. But honestly, Heiress takes all was FANTASTIC and I can't wait to see what Olivia and her crew (yes, even Kevin) are up to next,

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Heiress Takes All by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Pub Date: June 4, 2024. Rating: 2 stars. I have read other books by this author duo that I really enjoyed, so I was anxious to be approved to read this novel. Unfortunately, this novel fell really flat to me. The premise was intriguing centered around the world of heists. The main character, Olivia, did her "research" by watching Ocean's 11 on heisting and gained the confidence to plan to overhaul her father's wedding and steal his fortune. Honestly, I liked the male main character more, Kevin. I felt he added more substance to the storyline but was not enough for me to love this novel. It was silly, juvenile and did not capture my attention like I hoped. I will still read this author duo's work because I have enjoyed their stories in the past! Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Readers for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a fun YA action novel about a disgraced heiress who stages a heist during her father’s third wedding to rob him of his fortune. I am a big fan of Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka’s adult books and this was my first foray into their Young Adult fiction. The character development I’ve become accustomed to in their works was present as was the humor and heart I’ve come to expect from this author duo.

I am a sucker for heist stories and thoroughly enjoyed every member of the rag tag crew that main character Olivia assembled (even the ones who weren’t part of the plan from the start). My favorite moments included Kevin, one such tag along who’s constant interferences provided laugh out loud moments. There is also a very sweet second chance romance plot line between Olivia and her ex-boyfriend Jackson that I wish had been given more page time. It felt like their reconciliation came quickly but that didn’t stop me from rooting for it all the same.

A lot of this book was predictable, but that didn’t deter my reading experience. Everything still felt cinematic to the point where I could see this becoming a television series. The short chapters make for a fast-paced experience, and I kept wanting to flip pages as the stakes mounted.

Thank you Little Brown Young Readers and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I snagged this one when I saw it billed as The Inheritance Games meets Ocean's 11. I absolutely LOVE The Inheritance Games SO SO much. And Ocean's 11 is such a fun movie, so this seemed perfect for me.

For the most part, it was fun. Obviously there will need to be some suspension of belief, given what these teens were up to in their respective fields as part of Olivia's heist crew, but that is always something I am more willing to do for YA than adult. I read YA because it is (usually) fun, and a kind of break between the heavy nonfiction I usually dive into.

But the plots and puzzles in The Inheritance Games series is far more complicated, while remaining believable, and didn't find that omparison to be accurate. Ocean's 11 for sure though.

Our main character, Olivia, has been cut off from her inheritance. Her mega rich dad cheated on her mom, kicked them out of their home, and is now getting married again. Though she is expected to be a guest at the wedding, it is the perfect cover for her plan - to steal millions from her father's various accounts. All she needs is the handwritten passcode. The passcode is in a safe, which she thus needs access to.

To pull this off, she recruits a handful of students and a former teacher to help. She has planned for every scenario - or so she thinks. A few wild cards threaten to derail everything, but Olivia meets each challenge head-on, and chaos ensues.

With some suspension of belief, as stated earlier, it was a fun ride. Things got pretty twisty and at times some of those were more distracting than helpful. But again, this was not meant to be a serious, complicated story. It was fast-paced and easy to follow. The only thing that really tripped me up was remembering everyone's code names.

There wasn't a ton of depth to the supporting characters, but that's pretty hard to create when a story takes place over a matter of hours and the singular goal of the team is to steal a shit-ton of money. But I felt like they worked well together and I knew them as well as could be expected within the time frame.

Olivia, on the other hand, we get to know well. She is so furious at her father, and rightfully so. We see her constantly struggle with her rage, but then also wanting him to really see her, be proud of her, be her dad.

Overall this was a fun read and I would recommend it to those who like YA and are looking for something light-hearted and quick.

This book was not for me. I didn't love the characters or the story. It didn't seem relatable and some of the plot seemed off. I have read a lot from this author was I was excited but this one didn't hit the spot for me.

thanks to NetGalley for the eARC

⭐️=3.5 | 😘=2.5 | 🤬=3 | 14+

summary: girl wants to steal money from her rich awful dad at his wedding. it’s a heist thing with a second chance romance subplot thing

thoughts: hits and misses here. I liked the characters; most of the MCs were well thought out and developed, though it is inherently difficult to have a full-fledged character arc in under 24 hours. the boyfriend Jackson guy was pretty cardboard cutout, (view spoiler) and there’s always the questionable suspension of disbelief when it comes to YA heists; you’re telling me these teenagers are professional hackers and bakers?? be serious. but that makes it fun and funny to read? so there’s that?? I did feel like it tried to shove in a couple extra classic heist tropes at the end that were kind of undeserved by the actual narrative, but that’s fine. at the end of the day, it worked because it was fast paced with pretty good characters. congrats.

im sorry but why is this so insanely boring ??? i have genuinely attempted to read this on more than 10 occasions but somehow i get distracted before even finishing a page - i managed to get to at least the 35% marker and yet it felt like just a bunch of background and literally no action, but hey maybe that's just me, truly couldn't bring myself to finish it

Olivia is angry and rightfully so. Her father cheated on her mother, kicked them out of the house, removed Olivia from her inheritance, and is now getting remarried. But Olivia has a plan. While the guest are enjoying the extravagant wedding Olivia has a plan to move her father money into accounts. With help from some friends this former heiress is determined to get what she thinks she deserves but things arent always easy.

This was a quick read and fun. I liked the story and thought it was interesting and funny at times. The plot was pretty simple and was something that anyone could follow.

One- line Synopsis of the book - The Inheritance Games meets Ocean’s 11 in this thrilling YA adventure about a teenager determined to pull off the perfect heist in the midst of her father’s wedding.

My review: I read this book in one day probably in 2-3 hours right before I posted this review. I got caught up with work that I couldn’t finish the book on time right until today and man oh man if the book wasn’t good enough I wouldn’t have been able to finish it off.

Olivia Owens and her unlikely crew were unbelievable at first (probably bcos they are teens) but the writing made it compelling. We get to know why she plots this revenge and her motivations are driven by betrayal that starts early on in her life and makes it believable.

Like I said, the twists keep coming, some fun and some to keep you guessing but throughout, the story never lets you down. The authors tried to add some drama and tension by including some hindrances during the execution of The Plan which contributed in keeping me, the reader happily hooked. Kevin Webber, one such hindrance 😜 was my favorite character I guess.

I really enjoyed reading the book and rate this book 4/5 stars ✨✨✨✨✨and I’m looking forward to a follow-up series that was hinted towards the end.

THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND THE PUBLISHER FOR THIS ADVANCE REVIEW COPY EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.

I read the YA heist book and I was ready to be surprised. Olivia Owens, the daughter of a rich but problematic podcaster. Olivia and her mother were kicked out of the house after her father’s mistress was exposed. Life took a 360 turn for Olivia-in her words her life is reversed version of Cinderella. She can’t see her mother making ends meet when her father becomes a deadbeat. She has to take her right back and what’s better time than her father’s third grand wedding?

The story started really interesting. Olivia took time to find people who’d help her in the heist. Everyone has a motive, whether it is money or something else. The premise of the book was really good, the middle half of the book left a bitter taste on my tongue, as I witnessed the story going downward. The writing style didn’t let me remain connected to the story or characters. The book got unnecessarily dragged. I wouldn’t have minded if there was a proper heist of clear indication of what was going on. It felt like a bunch of headless chickens just running around. Other characters were just there, more like filler, and could have used a little bit of depth. No doubt, Kevin was the annoying one. I didn’t care about the final twist either. It’s an understatement to say, this book disappointed me.

Top 5 Reasons to Read
Heiress Takes All
By Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
1. High Stakes Heist
2. Revenge
3. Would do anything for your Mom
4. YA Thriller
5. Page turner full of family drama
The Inheritance Games meets Ocean's 11 in this thrilling YA adventure about a teenager
determined to pull off the perfect heist in the midst of her father's wedding.

Olivia is a girl with a score to settle. After being amongst the elite of the world’s wealthiest, she finds herself barely scraping by – her father’s affair to blame. So, she does what any bored 17 year old with a score to settle does – she enlists her own crew of Ocean’s 11-style misfits to pull off the heist of the century at her father’s latest wedding.

Heiress Takes All is a quick, fun, whimsical romp that takes place, more or less, over a few short hours. As Olivia and her team try their best to not get caught, get what they want, and get out, each person learns a little more about themselves and about how they fit in Olivia’s world.

I enjoyed this book, even though I found it fantastical at times. I loved the suspension of disbelief, and the idea that a disgruntled daughter could lay claim to a family fortune from a less that great dad. As the obstacles stacked up against Olivia and her team, I did have to remind myself that I am not the target audience, though, and the parts that I found a little silly are probably exactly what will lure in a teen reader to this fun, fast story.

Overall, 3.75/5 stars for me!

I NEED BOOK 2! I need another heist! I was hooked on this and couldn't put it down. I liked all the tension and the twists; a solid YA heist novel that even adults will enjoy!

I received an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

A cute YA take on Oceans 11. A very elaborate plan with a diverse cast of characters. Not a bad concept, just felt a bit drawn out. I look forward to more from these authors.

Love this duo and loved this high stakes fast paced read even more! They tackled friendship, family drama, and plot perfectly

Firstly I want to say thank you for the ARC. Now onto the actual review. I'm a sucker for a heist themed plot. Over the years I have enjoyed Six of Crows (which is a YA fantasy heist duology) and the Heist Society by Ally Carter (a YA contemporary heist series). When I saw one of my favorite author duos was going to create a YA heist, I was super excited. This follows an heiress that lost everything after her father kicked her and her mother out of their home.

In a fit of rage, Olivia decides to get revenge. She gets together a team of people to put together a heist against her father. Her goal? Steal some money from him. Overall, this story was fast paced, had short chapters, and some really likable characters. While I honestly could have done without the romance, because I felt like it sometimes took away from the drama of the actual heist, it was a really fun read! 3.5 stars.