Stealing Heaven

Adult Content...Parents Beware!

This book was bought by my 11 year old in the young readers section for 7-12 year olds. Although my daughter is emotionally healthy and is aware of male/female relationships, this book has material in it that parents should be made aware of...see chapter 7. I was appalled and my daughter was very upset and asked to return the book immediately. It would be great if 'sexual content' was included on the covers for the younger readers.

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Stealing Heaven is another hit

This story was amazing in every sense and Elizabeth Scott has out done herself yet again. I'm really not sure how it's possible, but her novels just get better and better as they come out! This is by far my favorite of her novels, though they are all excellent. The story was completely original and was beautifully written. There were no hitches between paragraphs where I felt myself wondering what was going on, everything just flowed. Danielle's character was also one of a kind. She had so many emotions that she thrust upon the reader that I truly felt like she was telling me her story I wasn't just reading it. Also Elizabeth Scott has once again shared an important lesson, not accepting the life your parents had as your own, and made it clear to the readers in a fun way. I was really intrigued to read about how Danielle struggled deciding what kind of life she wanted to live, not just the life she was always used to. I think this is definitely a prominent issue with teens today and like I said before, Elizabeth made thinking about the importance of this decision very real and significant. I absolutely cannot wait to read more by Elizabeth Scott as she is truly a gifted, wonderful, and fabulous author.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Liv's Book Reviews

I loved this book! I had heard tons of good things about it, and it definitely did not disappoint. I think that Elizabeth Scott's novels just keep getting better and better. I've read all of them so far I think and I've liked all of them a ton so I'm really glad that Stealing Heaven was able to keep up that good-ness streak for me. I really liked how all of the characters were really in depth and relatable. The story put a girl whom we could all think of ourselves as being into a situation that none of us could imagine being in. I think the author portrayed the most normal and sincere teen girl in a beautiful way. You could see all the things that she was feeling and going through as she was put into many different situations. I also adored the character of Greg. Seriously though, what's with all of the perfect and utterly unreal guy characters?! It just makes me ache whenever I read about these flawless guys, the likes of which I believe do not exist in the real world. Even though Greg's character was realisticly unattainable, you can't help but love guys like him anyways. I think the thing I liked the best about the book though was the whole flow of the writing. Nothing was rushed and the story moved at a perfect pace. I loved being able to read about the events through Dani's eyes and I think that if the book hadn't been narrated by her it wouldn't have been as good just because she had such a fluid and relatable voice. I think the only teeny thing that bothered me was that in the end, the issue that Dani and Allison had with each other wasn't wrapped up like I would have liked it to have been. Other than that, Stealing Heaven was perfect from the beginning sentences to the adorable ending. It's a perfect summer read.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

A great read!

A truly enjoyable, gripping novel. I loved it, and I think teens all around can gobble this one up.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

A wonderful Book

This book is about a girl who was raised by a thief. She moves to a town with her mother for their next big "Job" but finds staying anonymous fairly difficult in the new town. Especially when one of the very small town's police officers shows an interest for her. So much for the low profile. I loved Stealing Heaven. It had a wonderful writing style, a character that everyone will love, chalked full of laughs as well as being thought prevoking... A must read

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Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com

Dani goes by many names. Her name changes depending on where she and her mother have moved for their next job. Dani and her mother are thieves. Her father is no longer in the picture. He was caught during a robbery and was sent to prison when Dani was younger. Once he was paroled, he faded from their lives. Now Dani and her mother travel all around the country planning their next big job.

Since she was little, Dani's mother has always taught her to believe in silver and things she can hold and sell. But now, at eighteen, they have moved to Heaven, a coastal town. Her mom has her sights set on the huge mansions along the beach. Dani's thoughts are changing toward the future. She keeps having thoughts about what it would be like if they settled down and she could be normal.

While scouting the area for her mother, Dani meets Allison and Greg. Allison turns out to be the daughter of the house her mother has decided to hit. Allison accepts her, no questions asked. Greg turns out to be intrigued by Dani. He's also a cop. Greg is the worst possible type of guy for a girl in her position to be interested in. Yet Greg keeps turning up, and for the first time in her life, Dani finds herself telling him the truth about things. She even goes so far as to tell him her real name. Allison knows her as Sydney, but Greg has met the real Dani.

Complications arise in Heaven for Dani and her mother, and the story comes to a satisfying conclusion for the reader. Dani is torn between what she wants to do and what she's obligated to do for her mother. Dani struggles with doubts of her mother's love, as well as her attraction to Greg. She wants desperately to fit in and finally make friends, but the life she's always lived keeps getting in the way.

STEALING HEAVEN is the second book I've been fortunate enough to read by Ms. Scott. And I have to admit that I loved this one even more than PERFECT YOU. Of course, now I must go back and read BLOOM, and wait eagerly for her future release, LIVING DEAD GIRL. Ms. Scott was an unknown author for the Class of 2007. Well, I'm pleased to say I believe she will be around for many years. Her stories keep evolving and her audience will surely grow along with her increasing library.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

FAVORITE SINCE TWILIGHT!

A truly gripping story. I would reccomend this book to children over 12. To the lady who bought this for her daughter and said it was 'advanced,' I totally think your bookstore had this book in the wrong category. Or your daughter was to young or immature for the content. It's a great story about coming of age. I would read this book if you loved Twilight.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

She Steals, She Scores!

Danielle has been stealing things for as long as she can remember. She travels from town to town with her mother, robbing the rich of their valuable silver. That's how she ends up in Heaven, a beautiful beach town where many rich people vacation. But there's something different about this city. Danielle can't seem to keep a low profile. She becomes friendly with a talkative girl named Allison and starts falling for a cute guy named Greg. But the job isn't as easy as all the other jobs Danielle has done. She has to steal silver from the Donaldson's, but that would mean stealing from Allison, the first person Danielle has ever called a friend. And Greg turns out to be a cop. Danielle is torn between her loyalty for her mother and her yearning for a normal life. Stealing Heaven was an amazingly well-written novel. I got the sense that I really got to know all the main characters, and I felt a connection to Danielle, even though Thievery is not my life. But there is some much more to Dani than just being a thief. She is clever, careful, and above all things loyal. She often sacrifices for her mom, and although her loyalty to her mother sometimes gets in the way, I loved how at the end, Dani finally gets what she wants. I loved how the ending was neatly wrapped up and made me feel hopeful. I also like how most elements of this book can be applied to anyone who feels out of the ordinary sometimes. I can honestly say that I fell in love with this book. I definitely look forward to reading more of Elizabeth Scott's novels, and I highly recommend buying this novel.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great book

I loved this book! The only problem i have is that dani doesnt tell greg wgere she is at yhe end when she writes the post card with the hospital name and her name i feel lik its for greg but it never really says they talk again.

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May I just say at the beginning here that Elizabeth Scott is one of my favorite YA authors. She just knows how to do characters, dark, internal struggle, and gut-wrenching conflict. This book was no exception. I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to read this one, as I've read just about everything else she's ever put out, but I just managed to put download this one from BN on my Nook and I am so glad I finally did.

This is another one of those signature Elizabeth Scott books that just engrosses you, keeps you hooked in and just heartbroken for the characters. Dani's situation was so completely and ridiculously outrageous and seemingly hopeless. Imagine knowing no other life than theft, and learning it all from your mother who still drags you around the world pulling thieving heists in town after town. No relationships, no friends, no home, no use of your real name even, and nothing sacred. This is her life. Until finally, they move to a town called Heaven and one of the only things that makes her feel alive and happy for the first time in years is a guy...who happens to be a cop.

What conflict, right? It was perfect. He was perfect. This was one of those guys that you just fall in love with, right along with the heroine. I feel like I can't say anymore without ruining something. He'll have to stay mysterious long enough for you to read it yourself. You won't regret it. Elizabeth Scott is phenomenal and this book is another one of her works of art.

Really good

Good book some parts slow but still good. Liked Dani and Gregs chemistry

Interesting book! really intriguing!

Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott is very interesting.When a 18 year old girl named Danielle goes from town to town, visiting rich peoples houses to steal there valuables with her mother. When all of a sudden she realizes there is more to life than money. Danielle doesn't want to steal anymore, instead she wants a house of her own and to get an education. She also meet a guy she really likes. Yet hes a cop so there is no way a criminal can steal and have a law enforcement boyfriend. The conflicts she faced were very unique compared to any other teenager. Like getting arrested for stolen silver, or running away from each state.The ending is somewhat foreshadowed throughout the reading. Yet the ending still becomes a big shock. It is not the normal happy ending like usual books. There are many conflicts in this book. Its a great book with intense events!

Pretty good.

For me, Elizabeth Scott books are hit-or-miss. Stealing Heaven was pretty close to a hit. The writing is really good, as always, but the concept is a bit out there. The ending is foreshadowed heavily throughout the book, so you pretty much already know what's going to happen halfway through. I wish the relationships were more developed, but it was good nevertheless. I would definitely read this again.

LUV IT

i luv it and i read the lost hero 2 read you must read this

this book is...

one word: meaningful

A Little Disappointed

I usually love Elizabeth Scott's books, but this...was just not her best work. I would stick with her other books.

Definitely read this book!

This book was pretty good. It was a great contrast in characters. Every character you can tell has its own personality. Every thing that went on in the book seemed like it could have really happened and you can completely connect with the characters. One thing I would have to say is that she really wanted a normal life but if I were born and raised to that life style... I wouldn't care for a change. Her mom was also pretty bossy. I think Dani should get a say on where they hit. But all in all it was definitely not a bad book. The way she wrote it was amazing and it was a really excellent story line. Elizabeth picked out good characters that seemed real and it was absolutely not boring. I kept reading and never wanted to stop. I will probably read some of Scott's other books as well.

Pretty Good

I like this book but the things that happened were a little unbelievable at times. Dani's mom really peeved me, her character was so selfish. I did like the romance between Dani and Greg, that's what really kept me reading to the very end.

The only constant thing in Dani's life is stealing. Her mom finds a small vacation town, Heaven, and soon they are on another of their stealing missions. Silver is what they're after and Dani has to get inside the Donaldson house to get it. The only problem though is now Dani is friends with Allison Donaldson and starts to question stealing and hurting her. Another obstacle Dani faces is really liking Greg, a really cute, nice cop who seems to really like her. Now Dani questions her life and wants what she had never wanted before, a permanent home and friends.

Fantastic Scott book!

If you have not read any of Elizabeth Scott's book, you are most definitely missing out!

Dani is known to the people of Heaven as Sydney and throughout her whole life she has had many different alias' because she is not like most people. Dani has been going town to town and stealing things out of houses for as long as she can remember. Her mom has taught her all she knows about stealing (especially of silver) and she doesn't really know much else.

Soon they head to Heaven where Dani meets Allison, a girl that befriends her and who is also the daughter of a wealthy woman that Dani's mother wants to steal from. To make matters worse, Dani soon begins to fall for Greg...a cop. Elizabeth Scott creates relationships that are believable and easy to get sucked into. Also, I know people have said that the ending was sad and although I agree, I rather liked it.

The only thing I found myself being confused about and not liking was the involvement of this James character. James is Allison's brother and I'm still not quite sure if he really liked Dani or what?

One of the best books ever

Stealing Heaven was one of the best books i've ever read. It is definetly in my top three. The story is absolutely amazing. I love all of the characters. I would definetly refer this to teenage girls. This is an absolutely amazing book!