Absolutely the best Crookhaven book so far. The crew are evolving with their skills and personalities but also their friendships and relationships. Gabriel is such a great leader and character but all of the crew members have their own interesting personalities and strengths. Love them all. But that ending means I am looking forward to the next one so much!

I have really enjoyed this whole series so far. It’s a unique premise, and I love the characters and relationships that have developed over the course of the books. Another great addition to the series. Another heist to try and pull off, classes to attend at Crookhaven and also the very real threat of the Nameless lurking around every corner. I love how wholesome it is, despite the subject matter of a school for crooks. The morals are really clear. The ending did pack an emotional punch however!

This one nearly broke me! I couldn’t adore this series more and each one leaves me slightly breathless and bruised. I actually met JJ Arcanjo at the Waterstones Piccadilly Children’s Book Quiz event and he was so lovely.

When I was approved for this book on Netgalley, I knew I would be thrown right into the midst of the brilliant crew led by Gabriel Avery. They each bring a fantastic skill set to the crew, work seamlessly together and have the loveliest respect for each other. They also challenge each other and step up when someone needs support.

Gabriel would do anything for his Grandmother and hates all the lying he has to do to protect her from his cruel and vicious parents, who seem to keep appearing. In this story, the threat from Adria and Luciano is even greater and they truly mess with Gabe’s mind, making him believe he is going crazy and seeing things.

As the classes get more intense, so to does the “Break-In” opportunity offered each year. This year, it is off site and in “the impossible fortress”. Gabe and his crew are really up against it if they want to win for the fourth year in a row.

I would never dream of spoiling this book or the series and it is one that I cannot recommend highly enough, but this book feels more dangerous for Gabe and the truth of his parents is becoming more real and intense all the time. In true Crookhaven style, this book also ends with unanswered questions and me in tears!

I now need book five but believe there is ample time for me to begin again and re-read the four ahead of the fifth!