The CHIEF February 2024

Book Reviews

By Summer Negray

Dance of Thieves and Vow of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson

“Some said it began with the stars.” Dance of Thieves takes the reader on a captivating story of love, hate, betrayal, belonging, and fear. It is at the top of my reading recommendation list. The story tells of a man that is destined to lead and a legendary thief that will stop at nothing to steal back what is hers. What happens when the thief accidentally steals something she never expected? Or, when she steals something that she desperately wants to forget and can never give it back? Better yet, what if it gets worse and she steals a secret that can destroy the continent, and bring back the Remnant War? The fierce protectiveness of a woman who saved the thief threatens the new life that she wants to build. During all of this, the leader must protect his home from a dangerous threat. Finally, the leader or “he who was chosen for greatness” must pick between the love for his home or the complex feeling for his lover.[1] “Some say it ended with the stars.” Vow of Thieves is the sequel to Dance of Thieves and is also at the top of my reading recommendation list. Vow of Thieves will wrap up the story of the destined leader and the thief. The book is filled with heart throbbing sorrow and extreme anticipation. I could not put this book down because with every chapter I was left wanting more. The one major question that I had after reading Dance of Thieves was “have Kazi and Jaze survived?” The Vow of Thieves answers many of the untold secrets and unanswered questions that had been left open in book one. Is Kazi and Jaze's love for each other strong enough to withstand their own flaws? I encourage you to explore Kazi and Jaze's captivating story of love, hate, betrayal, belonging, and fear.