Hey Gems!!!
I've previously done a review on this book and decided to re-read it so that I could do a more in-depth review so here it is!
The story centers around Ariadne who gets taken away from her father at a young age. Her mother finds out her father's biggest secret and leaves Corinth to go back home to Athens. In Athens, Ariadne feels out of place and is treated terribly by her mother and grandfather that she sets out to runaway back home to her father.
I loved Ariadne and how spunky she was. She was outgoing and outspoken, but had some scars that made her want the approval of people to make her feel good. She definitely was snappy and had funny remarks to make. I loved watching her become a new person when she met Paul and dealt with some tragic life issues. I loved her.
Theo, the foster brother, is an amazing sweet guy. I loved how he was always there protecting and caring for Ariadne. He made me laugh at times too with his silly ways. He was a great guy. His story within the story was absolutely amazing. That ending shocked me!
Justus, the boy next door, was absolutely fantastic. He was smart, good looking, caring to his slave, kind to women, never let his money or status go to his head. He was a bit of a jerk at times, but I liked his jerk-moments as they created such a cute romance between him and Ariadne.
The romance was pretty great minus the whole love triangle. If Theo wasn't raised as a brother to Ariadne I would have understood his feelings and a possible romance for them, but seeing as he was like a brother -- I didn't get it. However, Justus was the perfect guy for her. They grew up together and Justus had his moments of being of jerk because he knew they had a 6 year age gap. I loved their moments of flirting and I especially loved when he got jealous. Their ending was perfect.
Galenos, Ariadne's father, is the unknown of Honorable Thief. He is a man with a huge heart that cares for those who get things taken wrongfully and undoubtedly a phenomenal father to his children. I loved him!
Dionysius, Ariadne's birth brother, was best suited for the life of Athens and though his mother and grandfather tried to turn him against his father, he eventually went back.
Paul was amazing! His character bought the Paul from the Bible alive. I loved his tender and caring nature and how humble he was. He was all about Christ and not just religion.
The other characters such as Ariadne's mother and grandfather were absolutely annoying to me! I hated the way they treated her and Galenos. The wicked men of the city that stole and blackmailed others pissed me off. Claudia the Elder was just plain annoying. The entire cast of characters were great.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I wish there was more towards the end with respect to Ariadne's mother and father meeting to speak things out. I wish there was more time for the kids to speak with her. In the end, I enjoyed the reading of this book.
Blessings,I've previously done a review on this book and decided to re-read it so that I could do a more in-depth review so here it is!
Title: Thief of Corinth
Author: Tessa Afshar
Age: Adult
Genres: Christian Historical Fiction
Expected Publication Date: August 7, 2018
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Source: Review copy sent
Synopsis:
First-century Corinth is a city teeming with commerce and charm. It’s also filled with danger and corruption—the perfect setting for Ariadne’s greatest adventure.
After years spent living with her mother and oppressive grandfather in Athens, Ariadne runs away to her father’s home in Corinth, only to discover the perilous secret that destroyed his marriage: though a Greek of high birth, Galenos is the infamous thief who has been robbing the city’s corrupt of their ill-gotten gains.
Desperate to keep him safe, Ariadne risks her good name, her freedom, and the love of the man she adores to become her father’s apprentice. As her unusual athletic ability leads her into dangerous exploits, Ariadne discovers that she secretly revels in playing with fire. But when the wrong person discovers their secret, Ariadne and her father find their future—and very lives—hanging in the balance.
When they befriend a Jewish rabbi named Paul, they realize that his radical message challenges everything they’ve fought to build, yet offers something neither dared hope for.
My Rating: 
This is my third read of Tessa Afshar and once again I truly enjoyed it. Not a 5 star read as the other two, but a 4 star read nonetheless. Tessa's writing as usual is flawless, her stories well written with such phenomenal and developed characters.
The story centers around Ariadne who gets taken away from her father at a young age. Her mother finds out her father's biggest secret and leaves Corinth to go back home to Athens. In Athens, Ariadne feels out of place and is treated terribly by her mother and grandfather that she sets out to runaway back home to her father.
I loved Ariadne and how spunky she was. She was outgoing and outspoken, but had some scars that made her want the approval of people to make her feel good. She definitely was snappy and had funny remarks to make. I loved watching her become a new person when she met Paul and dealt with some tragic life issues. I loved her.
Theo, the foster brother, is an amazing sweet guy. I loved how he was always there protecting and caring for Ariadne. He made me laugh at times too with his silly ways. He was a great guy. His story within the story was absolutely amazing. That ending shocked me!
Justus, the boy next door, was absolutely fantastic. He was smart, good looking, caring to his slave, kind to women, never let his money or status go to his head. He was a bit of a jerk at times, but I liked his jerk-moments as they created such a cute romance between him and Ariadne.
The romance was pretty great minus the whole love triangle. If Theo wasn't raised as a brother to Ariadne I would have understood his feelings and a possible romance for them, but seeing as he was like a brother -- I didn't get it. However, Justus was the perfect guy for her. They grew up together and Justus had his moments of being of jerk because he knew they had a 6 year age gap. I loved their moments of flirting and I especially loved when he got jealous. Their ending was perfect.
Galenos, Ariadne's father, is the unknown of Honorable Thief. He is a man with a huge heart that cares for those who get things taken wrongfully and undoubtedly a phenomenal father to his children. I loved him!
Dionysius, Ariadne's birth brother, was best suited for the life of Athens and though his mother and grandfather tried to turn him against his father, he eventually went back.
Paul was amazing! His character bought the Paul from the Bible alive. I loved his tender and caring nature and how humble he was. He was all about Christ and not just religion.
The other characters such as Ariadne's mother and grandfather were absolutely annoying to me! I hated the way they treated her and Galenos. The wicked men of the city that stole and blackmailed others pissed me off. Claudia the Elder was just plain annoying. The entire cast of characters were great.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I wish there was more towards the end with respect to Ariadne's mother and father meeting to speak things out. I wish there was more time for the kids to speak with her. In the end, I enjoyed the reading of this book.
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