The Thief

This middle grades book has some outstanding mythology and storytelling. Probably a good one to go through multiple times. Once to read and the next to enjoy the story already knowing the world and its gods.

There are a couple of plot surprises that readers might anticipate but are still satisfying.

The detail of this story is strong enough to bring the reader in without getting to weighed down.

I got this book free via book bub. I saw the reviews on here that said to just keep reading. “It's worth it!” I was having a hard time getting into it. Since it was an ebook I would read it in spurts during my lunch break or waiting for an appointment.

I found the whole first half to be incredibly slow. I had a hard time keeping track of who was who. I just found I didn't care, and reading it in spurts over a long time didn't help.

When I got to the second half it was like a 180. I loved it! I can't wait read more.

I think I'd enjoy the second half much more on the second reading of this. I think there were many subtle things I missed. I'm glad I listened to the readers on here and kept going