Uncommon Criminals was voraciously devoured in a single night. I was late to work the next morning, but it was very much worth it.Ally Carter writes seriously smart kids. I love that. She balances the lack of emotional knowledge --that can only be gained with time and experience-- with intelligence and professional competence and proficiency that seems quite authentic in a modern age like ours. Isn't it funny how ten year old kids can do more with computers than their parents? It is much the same with this band of teens brought up in a family of thieves. They have inherently absorbed skills and knowledge that rivals, and at times even surpasses, that of the adults around them. Kids/Teens/Young adults are smart, capable and just plain awesome. Thanks to Ally Carter for highlighting that when everyone else is busy warning kids about the "Real World" and everything they don't know yet.
Six of six toes. :) If you haven't read the first book, Heist Society, I highly recommend it as well.
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