I enjoyed reading Heiress Takes All by Emily Wibberly and Austin Siegemund-Broka. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

This was such a fun young adult book! I enjoyed following Olivia and her team throughout this heist story. I loved this book’s originality, all the unexpected plot twists, and the cast of characters. This was a quick and bingeable read that was very hard to put down.

Read this if you like:

📖 Heists
📖 Plot Twists
📖 Mystery & Romance
📖 The Inheritance Games & Oceans 11

One of the rules of Murphy’s Law is that ‘anything that can go wrong, will, at the worst possible moment’. That is exactly what happens in HEIRESS TAKES ALL by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka in this cat/mouse or chess game. What a wild ride! Do the good guys win in the end? Who are the good guys anyway?

Seventeen year old Olivia Owens has never forgiven her father for cheating on her mother and then throwing them out of the palace she called home to fend for themselves. Olivia decides to take back what she feels is hers and what better time than when dear old dad is exchanging vows with yet ANOTHER young wife?

Olivia has gathered together a group of students and a prior teacher, all with very specialised skills to help pull off the perfect heist. She has prepared herself and the others for every contingency, worked through every conceivable scenario in her mind and planned things down to the minute. What she hasn’t done is allow for an ex-boyfriend who wants her back, a greedy second wife who wants in and the son of his father’s best friend who merely wants to feel like he is part of something. High jinx and high drama in trying to carry out the perfect plan. Will they succeed?

I really enjoyed this one and see that it is the first of two so I look forward to the second. I felt the tension ratchet up as the wedding continued and so many unplanned events took place. I could feel myself sneaking along grand corridors and trying to punch the numbers on the safe keypad. Do I get in? You decide. The writing is smooth and easy, clear and concise which leads to an enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown & Co. for this ARC opportunity. All opinions are my own and given voluntarily.

What I love the most about this story is the scheming and the fun member of the heist!
It wasn't just a simple heist and Olivia's dad is not just a simple rich annoying guy. He has a couple of dark secrets of his own and Olivia is going to steal it along with his money 🙌

Not just the suspense of a heist going, the side second chance romance plot is also delightful to see.
It’s interesting to see Olivia’s relationship with her father and watching her character grow throughout the story.
I like seeing the unexpected friendship Olivia formed with her crew members.
My favorite member would be Kevin, he really liven up the story and I have to admit he was pretty smart too!

The ending feels quite satisfying with a couple of twists thrown there but things look far from over based on Olivia's dad last words.
I really hope this get a sequel or form a series because I would like to get back with the funny gang again 🙌🙌 and maybe planning another heist 👀👀

Overall, it’s an entertaining and enjoyable read, it’s perfect for teens!
If you like reading a YA story about scheming, romance, secrets, families and revenge then this book might be for you!
I’m looking forward for the next book by this author in the future!🥰

⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: Infidelity, emotional abuse, brief mention of car accident, medical content

Heiress Takes All is a fast-paced YA thriller that is just an easy and quick read about a former heiress, Olivia, who is the wronged daughter who decides to give her father a taste of his own medicine by pulling off the perfect heist at his wedding. Cue a series of mishaps, backstabbing and family secrets.

I had a hard time connecting with Olivia. While her strong relationship with her mother was very sweet, the rest of her character was just a girl wanting to win her awful dads affection. The book is also striving for a found family dynamic, since the supporting characters aren’t fleshed out it’s hard to care for them. I wish we could have gotten a better insight into Olivia’s heist mates.

There’s so much going on that it at times becomes a bit much. But despite multiple subplots, the book started to feel a bit repetitive. While there constantly were new things happening, the formula was essentially the same. Something that made me feel a bit bored, because the plot just kept circling around. At first I loved all the drama and the mishaps were fun to read about, but the repetitiveness removed some of that fun in the long haul.

This wasn’t for me. But I can see how others would love Olivia and the way the plot is structured.

Heiress Takes All by the author dup Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka takes the reader to the world of teen angst and a mastermindedly planned heist all in the span of one day.

This book was so captivating that I couldn't stop reading it, every time something happened that we as the readers felt like wasn't supposed to happen, the authors took us to notice every detail that they have planted throughout the book. Every detail of the heist was excellently planned, and the plot twist at the last few chapters were incredible. It was one of those things that makes the reader go "How did I not see that coming?". That is the brilliance of this book. I absolutely adored this book and its characters.

The found family was everything, especially with the teacher being a father figure for Olivia. I would love to have another book delving into what happened to each member of the heist after they got what they wanted. I'm also very curious to see how Olivia's relationship with her family evolves. Every character was brilliantly unique, and the book gave us a window into each of their personal struggles and wishes which is something I adored. Especially how Kevin longed to fit in, and at the end he found a place where he could feel like a part of something.

This book was a perfect mixture of teenage ambition, revenge, messy family dynamics, and a dysfunctional found family. It's one of those books that keeps you wanting more at the end.

Thank you for the opportunity to review - I enjoyed another Wibberley - Broka title! It's so creative without feeling "improv" and really truly fun - definitely recommending this around.

Thank you NetGalley and Little Brown Young Readers for the e-arc copy of Heiress Takes All in exchange for my truthful review.

Releases June 4th, 2024

Guys. This book was incredible. I am a HUGE fan of Emily and Austin's writing, The Roughest Draft and Do I Know You? Beautiful, incredible, amazing. This one, out of the park! This fast-paced, heart-racing, thrilling YA novel about young Olivia and her organization and planning of stealing millions from her father's online accounts. Olivia creates a team of other highschoolers and one of her former teachers to hijack her father's wedding day. And I mean, I was cheering them on every step of the way. Olivia is smart, she's convincing, but she's also an Owens and that was her biggest fault.

My heart kept racing when I picked up where I left off, every plot twist was strong, and every character was suspicious. Olivia's father truly is terrible beyond words, and I'm hoping we get another book of Olivia leaving him fully dry. Every turn taken was another block hit, but Olivia and her crew were impeccable. I loved every one of them and what they brought to the table, even if sometimes they devised from the plan and maybe felt like a backstabber.

Can not recommend this enough! Truly, go read if you're in the mood for a YA (small romance subplot/small love triangle, nearly invisible), high school kids working a heist in the midst of the leader's father's wedding to his third wife. Olivia is a strong female lead and ooh there were lines she said where she delivered so strong!

Thank you again for the arc NetGalley and Little Brown Young Readers, truly, I had such a fun time!

This was a fun and fast paced story of revenge and betrayal. The heist was elaborately planned but there were some unexpected hiccups along the way, which made for an entertaining read. It was a book full of action with a little side of romance. Everything was nicely wrapped up at the end, but it sounds like there will be a second book with a new adventure for Olivia and I’m all for it!

Cute YA--very much Inheritance Games meets Ocean's 11.

As with other books I've read by these authors, the setup in this one is way too long. We're both thrown right into the drama without any background, but then after that the drama is incredibly drawn out.

Olivia Owens is seventeen. Her father and mother divorced after her father cheated, but due to a prenup, her mother got nothing. Bills are piling up and her father has now been divorced again and is set to marry for the third time. Olivia wants what is rightly hers of his immense wealth, so she has put together a plan and a group of people to pull off a heist of a portion of her father's money. But things don't go exactly as she planned...

I enjoyed this story for the most part. It is almost cinematic in its narrative, the reader can visualize the entire thing unfolding. It suffers a bit from too many characters and moving parts, which on the page gets a bit muddled and occasionally confusing. And since the reader doesn't really know the plan, when it goes awry we don't really get the whole impact.

That said, once things get going this is a fun book, and I ended up with a smile on my face because of how things all came together in the end. It's totally worth reading just for that part. If you enjoy the adventure parts of the Inheritance Game series, you will want to give this one a try.

📚 Heiress Takes All
✍ Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
📖 YA Thriller
⭐3/5

➡ Olivia Owens used to have it all: a mansion, a spot at a posh private school, popular friends and the best clothes money can buy. But all of that changed when her dad cheated on her mom and kicked them to the curb with nothing to show for their former lives.

But Olivia has a plan for revenge. With a band of misfit classmates, a teacher and a faux wedding cake, stealing millions from her father during his 'wedding of the century' should be no big deal for this mastermind. But what happens when nothing goes to plan? A meddling ex-step mother, a nosy classmate, a kidnapping gone wrong and one traitor later, Olivia's about to find out if her heist will leave her for richer or poorer.
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🙏 Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Little Readers for an advanced copy of Heiress Takes All. All opinions are my own.
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🎯 What I loved: This was a fun premise- a teenage Ocean's 11 type book set at a wedding with revenge at the forefront of everything. The character players were fun and all had unique motivations for being part of the heist. The book all took place within a short timespan, so it feels fast and like you're reading as things are happening in real-time.

🙅‍♀️ What I didn't: While this had the makings of a really fun adventure, I just didn't find it propulsive. Olivia, the main character, was difficult for me to empathize with. While I understood that she wanted revenge on her father for his wrong-doings, it felt like she spent the entire book referring to 'The Plan' and everything she was mad about vs. actually engaging in the heist/plot. And, where at the end of Ocean's 11 and similar heist movies, you're left wowed by the final twist, there really wasn't one in Heiress. I liked that the story took place in present-tense but because of that, there wasn't a lot of character evolution which I really crave in YA books. I love Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka as an author pair, but this was definitely not one of my favorite books of theirs.
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Read if you love:
*adventure heist plots
*love triangles
*mismatched friend groups on a mission
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See also: The Wishing Game, Heist Society, Death Prefers Blondes

Heiress Takes All by Emily Wibberley; Austin Siegemund-Broka was such a fun YA mystery.
This action packed and fast paced story kept me intrigued the entire time.
I was entertained and engrossed with these characters. They kept the story moving forward and kept me glued to my Kindle.
There was some cute romance and a phenomenal heist story!

Thank You NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Olivia’s dad is getting married again and she’s not at all happy. Her dad had cheated on her mom and left them stranded without a home or financial security, especially since her dad is a very wealthy man. She was supposed to receive an inheritance, but since the divorce happened, she is not receiving anything.

Olivia has seen her mom struggling just to make ends meet and so, she has decided that during the wedding, she is going to plan a heist and get what’s rightfully her’s so that she and her mom won’t struggle anymore. Will Olivia be successful with her heist? Will she be caught?

I can’t say that I really enjoyed this book. I think there were some good parts, but it was a bit too much of a serious tone and I just couldn’t get into it. I thought the seriousness tone had hurt the vibe of the book when it could’ve been a really fun and playful book. Overall, I thought the idea of the book was great, but I wasn’t a huge fan reading it.

Such a good YA heist book, I don’t read these too often, I do find heists to be better watched than read, but this books had the perfect amount of description that I felt like I was watching each scene as it played out! When the book started I was curious how the heist would be the bulk of the book, but as I was reading it, and came across all the twists and turns I fully understood why the book started as it did. The characters were all flushed out, I loved how you got to know some interesting things about each of the heist members, but also the outsiders.

The pacing was well written, as every time you think they’ve gotten away with the heist, another twist or problem is thrown in! Kevin was a wonder problem that kept probleming but also added a lot of humor to the story as well! Great, enjoyable read from start to finish!

I really wanted to love this book, as I'm a big Inheritence Games fan. But it fell flat, it was hard to stay with it and I almost quit half way through. I was hard to follow and didn't feel like it was going anywhere. Finnaly about the last 1/3 it picked up and finally felt like it was going somewhere. But by then it was too little, too late.

Title: Heiress Takes All by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
Genre: YA Mystery Thriller
Pub Date: June 4, 2024

⭐️ 4/5

🎂 High Stakes Heist
⌚️ Twisty YA Thriller
✨️ Messy Family Drama
🎂 Heiress to an Empire of Thieves

My Review:

This book is a real page-turner! The diverse cast of characters, epic heist, well placed humor, and revenge plot against Olivia's deceitful and abusive father make for an engaging and satisfying read. I loved Olivia, our FMC, with her remarkable intelligence, exceptional organizational skills, and unwavering determination... though she could be too stubborn and distrustful at times. There were several unexpected twists. The chapters were short, and I devoured it in a matter of about 7 hours🤣 if you enjoy YA thrillers. I highly recommend!❣️

Thank you so much, NetGalley, Little Brown Books for Young Readers, and TBR and Beyond Book Tours for the digital review copy. I loved it!!❣️

Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka’s "Heiress Takes All" is a high-stakes, exhilarating ride that combines the cunning strategies of "The Inheritance Games" with the thrilling capers of "Ocean's 11." This young adult adventure follows seventeen-year-old Olivia Owens as she attempts to pull off a heist during her father’s wedding, delivering a story that is as much about revenge as it is about personal growth and resilience.

Olivia’s life has been upended by her father’s betrayal—cheating on her mom, evicting them from their Rhode Island home, and stripping her of her inheritance. Her plan for retribution is nothing short of audacious: she will reclaim her inheritance by hacking into her father’s online accounts during his wedding, using the passcode stored in the estate’s safe. This daring plot is set against the backdrop of a lavish wedding, where every guest is preoccupied with romance, providing Olivia the perfect cover for her heist.

The ensemble cast adds vibrancy and depth to the narrative. Olivia’s eclectic crew of high school students and a former teacher bring diverse skills and personalities to the table, each contributing to the elaborate scheme. Their dynamics are engaging, showcasing friendship and teamwork amid the tension of their mission. The presence of a nosy wedding guest, an ex-boyfriend with his own agenda, greedy European cousins, and a vengeful soon-to-be stepmother add layers of complication, ensuring the plot remains unpredictable and exciting.

Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka excel in balancing the heist elements with character development. Olivia’s determination and wit make her a compelling protagonist, while her interactions with her crew and her evolving motivations lend authenticity to her quest. The narrative’s fast pace keeps readers on the edge of their seats, with twists and turns that maintain the suspense throughout.

However, the story does occasionally veer into predictability, with some of the obstacles feeling a bit contrived. The resolution, while satisfying, wraps up somewhat quickly, leaving a few threads less explored than they could have been. Despite these minor flaws, the book's energy and clever plot make for a thoroughly enjoyable read.

In conclusion, "Heiress Takes All" is a delightful blend of drama, action, and youthful rebellion. It’s a testament to the ingenuity and tenacity of its young heroine, making it a standout in the YA adventure genre. Fans of heist stories and those looking for a thrilling escapade will find much to love in this novel. Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka have crafted a story that is as entertaining as it is empowering, perfect for readers seeking a fun and fast-paced read.

I'm going to keep this review short and simple because the simple truth is... I really enjoyed this book!

The setting, the plot, all the characters, the twists and turns, the drama - everything about this story had me on the edge of my seat. This book hooked me from chapter one and I could not put it down. Who knew chess club could be so intriguing?

I also love that the ending leaves it open for us to possibly return to this world in the future, and if that day ever comes, trust and believe I will be seated for all the shenanigans.

Thank you, NetGalley, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Emily Wibberley, and Austin Siegemund-Broka for allowing me the opportunity to review this book!

A former heiress weeks revenge on her father by plotting to steal money from him.

I liked the premise here, but my biggest problem is that we just get thrown right into heist day without any real clue as to who Olivia is. It made it hard to connect with her and care about why this heist was happening.

I really liked this super creative heist story. There is an element of found family here, & the fast paced action does not let up. If you are looking for a YA twist on an Ocean’s 11 style heist (with a touch of romance!), I think you will really like this one!

3.75, rounded up to 4