People frequently ask me if I worry (or stress or fear or loathe) reviews.
The short answer is not really–the opinions of reviewers matter significantly less than the opinions of my target audience.
Then I read that one of my favorite reviewers really liked HEIST SOCIETY and I think Heck yeah reviews matter!!!!
Ha!
Go read it. It’ll make you smile (or maybe that’s just me.)
And there’s also this from Publisher’s Weekly:
The daughter of notorious thieves, Kat Bishop has enrolled in the exclusive
Colgan School to escape the family business and try to live a normal life. But
when she is kicked out, Kat has to return to her roots. She is informed that
five priceless paintings have been taken from the powerful mobster Arturo
Taccone, and that her father is Taccone’s only suspect. It is up to Kat to
return the paintings before Taccone takes matters into his own hands. Kat
embarks on a daring, dangerous heist, immersing herself in the world of art,
money, and extreme power. With the help of her friend (and crush), Hale, and a
band of teenage coconspirators, Kat crisscrosses the globe to locate Taccone’s
paintings. Carter takes on large themes—family, friendship, loyalty, and good
versus evil—and effectively gives readers light lessons in geography and art, as
well as thought-provoking commentary on artwork stolen during the Holocaust.
With a smart and stealthy heroine who should appeal to Gallagher Girls fans,
Carter’s story is fast-paced and popcorn-ready. Readers will likely look forward
to Kat’s next adventure. Ages 11–up. (Feb.)
So yes…reviews TOTALLY MATTER!
Today at least.
-Ally
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