Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

I requested this book on a whim. I thought the title was humorous, the cover was cute and I am actually trying to read more middle grade books just to broaden my horizons and read a wide range of things. This book truly delivered.

We follow a, somewhat unlikeable, Chaya who is a bit of a Robin Hood character in her village. She steals from the rich to help the poorer folks in her village afford the necessities. In all comes to a head when she steals from the King himself and has to go on the run with her best friend Neel and accidental accomplice, Nour.

This is a book I would have absolutely loved in middle school. The imagery is fantastic, and left me wanting roast breadfruit if I'm being honest... the tensions felt realistic for middle grade. As an adult I did not feel much tension or suspense but I think as a child I would have.

The story is very fast paced and easy to read. There are a few plot twists, and the character development was decent. Nour especially had a great arc, Chaya I think needed a bit more work but I loved her all the same.