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The Frame-Up by Gwenda Bond
4.0
adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The Frame-Up is a fast-paced and thrilling heist. Dani’s mother is known as one of the world’s greatest art thieves- until she gets caught. Dani accidentally helped put her mother away and has been paying the price ever since. A shadowy figure offers her a deal that is too good to be true and includes her being allowed back into the life she was exiled from. However, Dani has no hope of completing the job without her old crew. Can she convince the gang to come back together for one last heist? 

I really enjoyed The Frame-Up! I love heist books and enjoyed the way magic played a role. In this book, some people are gifted with magic that helps enhance their abilities. Dani has the magical ability to create paintings that look identical and evoke the same feelings in viewers. The magical abilities were intriguing, yet still created plenty of obstacles for the team. The puzzle of the heist was well-thought out and compelling. I liked the romance, but found myself more interested in the heist/magical aspect. The crew is made up of lovable criminals and I especially loved Dani’s dog! 

Readers who enjoy Ally Carter (particularly her new adult romance) will enjoy this. If you enjoy second-chance romance, magical heists, and lovable characters then you should check out The Frame-Up.  

Thank you to Gwenda Bond, Del Rey, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.