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This is a fun book, and I think for the right readers it'll be a great hit. Although the main characters are high school upperclassmen (older teenagers/upper YA), I found the themes and general vibe closer to MG/lower YA, so it may very well resonate more strongly with members/readers of that demographic. Which is not to say that it's simple (in fact, one thing I particularly enjoyed was how the narrative presents ethical dilemmas and the role of personal perspective), just that it's not really my cup of tea.

The characters are mostly likable, if rather quirky/weird; the main storyline is entertaining — though I did think the romance, including the love triangle, was a bit excessive — with several twists which you'll know are coming, because the narrative has several instances of "Little did s/he know, things would go terribly wrong later" (I found it a little tiring, but it does contribute some extra tension in case the heist/ransom scheming isn't enough for you). The ending is a little cheesy, but overall quite satisfying; I had a good time with this one.