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Tokyo Heist by Diana Renn is a young adult novel that follows sixteen-year-old Violet, who finds herself in the middle of an art heist. Violet is swept to Japan and attempts to unravel the mystery of a missing and previously unknown Van Gogh painting. In the meantime, she must evade the Japanese mafia and her artist father out of danger.
Anime and manga are a big part of the story, as Violet is a big fan of both. A budding artist, she writes and draws her own manga, Kimono Girl, throughout the book. When I was younger, I was a huge fan of anime which I think helped me enjoy this book even more. While Tokyo Heist is mainly a mystery, it does highlight the strained relationship Violet has with her father.
The relationship grows and changes as the book goes on, which adds another level of complexity to this highly engaging novel.
Tokyo Heist is recommended for ages twelve and up. As an adult, I did enjoy watching the mystery unfold. I would recommend this book to any reader who loves mysteries, art, anime or manga. Tokyo Heist is available in hardcover, Kindle and Nook versions.
Note: I received a copy of this book for review purposes.
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