Cat Burglar Black

Cat Burglar Black
By Richard Sala
First Second, 2009. 128 pgs. Graphic Novel

Cat Burglar may not be the "normal" occupation for a teenage girl, but that is the trade K. Westree learned in the orphanage where she grew up. Unbeknownst to her, it is these very skills that bring her an unexpected invitation to attend the Bellsong Academy For Girls. Upon arrival, K. realizes things are not exactly what she expected. Secrets abound, people go missing, the head mistress tells her the school motto is "You desire, we obtain", and wants K to do WHAT??

In this colorfully illustrated, clean, easy read graphic novel, K Westree is portrayed as an intelligent, strong female protagonist. The violence is skillfully left up to your own imagination. I am not a graphic novel fan but I will make an exception for this one.

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