The Memory Thief

In the YA fantasy debut, The Memory Thief, seventeen-year-old Etta Lark navigates the underworld of Craewick to pull off the heist of a lifetime. Memories are worth their weight in gold in the power-obsessed city of Craewick, where citizens are divided by ability and Gifted individuals can take memories from others through touch. Etta must prove her allegiance to the Shadows by stealing a memorized map of the Maze to rescue her mother, who is bedridden in the city's asylum. She faces startling attacks, unexpected romance, and her own past as she uncovers a conspiracy that challenges everything she knew about herself and the world around her.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

In the captivating YA fantasy debut, "Etta Lark and the Heist of a Lifetime," seventeen-year-old Etta navigates the treacherous underworld of Craewick, embarking on a daring heist that could change her fate forever. Set in a world where memories hold immense value, the story follows Etta's quest to save her mother from a cruel fate.

The city of Craewick is ruled by Madame, an oppressive ruler who has created a society where memories are currency, abilities divide citizens, and Gifted individuals can extract memories from others through touch. Etta, desperate to escape the corrupt culture, carries the burden of an accident that has left her mother bedridden in the city's asylum. When Madame threatens to auction off her mother's memories, Etta is forced to rejoin the Shadows, the rebel group she had abandoned years earlier.

To rescue her mother, Etta must steal a memorized map of the Maze, a formidable prison created by the bloodthirsty ruler of a neighboring Realm. Along the way, she faces startling attacks, unexpected romance, and the unraveling of a conspiracy that challenges everything she thought she knew about herself and the world around her.

In this thrilling and intricate tale, Mansy crafts a grim reality where memories are worth their weight in gold. The fully developed settings and well-developed characters will delight fantasy readers who enjoy high-stakes magical heists reminiscent of Leigh Bardugo's "Six of Crows" and Victoria Aveyard's "Red Queen."

With its captivating plot, memorable characters, and immersive world-building, "Etta Lark and the Heist of a Lifetime" is a must-read for fans of YA fantasy and anyone seeking a thrilling adventure in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 139 x 213 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780310767565