3.5 rounded up

Among Thieves follows an unlikely band of thieves, smugglers, and rogues as they attempt an impossible heist. Ryia is one of the most feared assassins on the docks, but she has secrets that are rapidly catching up to her. When an opportunity appears to strike back at the king who has kept her on the run for years, Ryia is determined to have revenge. To succeed, she’ll need a crew. But every member of her crew has secret, selfish motivations of their own.

The beginning was very strong, especially as the crew came together. However, the ending felt rushed to me, though I consistently enjoyed the character interactions and witty banter. I wanted the crew to have more time to bond and reveal more about their personal lives and histories. As the tension builds and betrayals occur, the ending is fast-paced and impossible to put it down.

One of my favorite things about this book was the LGBTQ+ representation. Ryia was one of my favorite characters! She was absolutely hilarious and I would love a novella following her adventures. The magical world-building was very intriguing and I would have liked to see the concepts explored even more. I’m surprised this is a standalone because it definitely felt like more adventures were to follow.

I would recommend Among Thieves to anyone looking for a standalone magical heist featuring LGBTQ+ representation. Thank you very much to M.J. Kuhn, Gallery Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.