Review: 4.5 stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 3, 2014
The only thing I love more than a good heist movie, is a good heist book, and this was a good heist book.  Featuring high schoolers.  Of the male persuasion. Which just adds to the awesome.When I read YA books, they're usually romantic in nature.  So every so often I want something with a male teenage narrator being a total dude. Angel is a typical high school dude.  Into video games, movies, and ... stalking his ex-girlfriend.Which, yes is creepy, but Angel pulls it off.When he finds out that there's a stash of money hidden in his school, he embarks on the kind of adventure I only wish I'd had in school.Basically, it was just what I needed.What I liked:(see above)No, but seriously.  From the get-go, I enjoyed the entire heist atmosphere.  The characters are funny and engaging, especially Angel.  He's loyal and pervy and likes the same old movies I love and wish would be more popular in this day and age.What I didn't love:I wanted some resolution with Angel and (name redacted).  I mean, I know there's going to be a second book and it will be there (or later in the series) but I'm an instant gratification kind of girl.Who I'd recommend it to:Fans of YA and fans of the heist genre.Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be watching Kelly's Heroes.(one of the greatest movies of all times, FYI)