A review by roseleaf24
The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein

4.0

Good, not great. Of course, as I'm comparing it to Wein's masterpiece Code Name Verity, a "great" rating would have a LOT to live up to. This is not CNV. It's less engaging, but also much less dangerous. I appreciated the lighter nature of this book, though it is still very serious. I loved getting to see Julie in her home setting, and this background on her character. I enjoyed the historical context of Scotland and the river pearls and the Travellers. But don't read this one first and then decide whether or not to read Code Name Verity. Read Code Name Verity, then read this one if, like me, you were so taken with it you want more, or you love a really good, historical fiction mystery with a unique setting.