Um... What happened last night?
Ella wakes on the morning after a house party surrounded by a hoard of objects that are NOT hers. With no idea how they got there, she DEFINITELY doesn't need anyone to see her like this—which is precisely when her adorable crush, Madeleine, decides to ring the doorbell and tell Ella that she was robbed last night.
Join this loveable pair on a capering adventure to navigate their feelings for each other, pass a final high school exam, and withstand the chaos caused by house party thievery.
I hadn't realised this was a translation until I looked it up for this review! The language is perfectly smooth and natural, the sign of a really good translation. The art style is gentle and mostly realistic, which enhances the story’s charm.
The story is fun, too, although it does feature teens getting literally blackout drunk which may be an issue for some readers. Ella manages to steal some random objects while drunk, not realising she's in the house of her crush, Madeline. While attempting to return the items to a random house, Madeline discovers her, and the pair begin to work together. The narrative covers things like kleptomania, feeling left out at parties, and not forgetting your friends for your crush, all things that teens can struggle with.
I loved that nothing was demonised and no one was thought less of. Ella's friends more or less just call her an idiot and immediately throw themselves into helping her out. It's a great, heartwarming read for teens and I think it's going to go well.
Book Recommendation: The Sad Ghost Club by Lisa Meddings is another graphic novel series for teens, featuring real situations they might find themselves in and an honest, open look at mental health - in this case, depression and introvert-ism. It's a great partner for Thieves.
Movie Recommendation: If you’re looking for a movie with a similar vibe, Easy A is a perfect match. It's a teen comedy with a witty, heartwarming look at high school life, misunderstandings, and personal growth. Much like Thieves, it balances humour with moments of real emotional depth, and it deals with navigating crushes, peer pressure, and finding your identity.
Thieves publishes on the 3rd of April, 2025. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
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