Books like Cat burglar black by Richard Sala

From a tender age K Westree was trained in the art of silent theft, honing covert tactics that earned her the reputation of a master cat burglar. Orphaned and shrouded in secrecy, she is recruited by a clandestine group known as the Obtainers. They persuade her to enroll at the ramshackle Bellsong Academy, a boarding school notorious for its teenage aristocracy and dark legends. There, K wrestles with the demands of rigorous training, the complex dynamics of her classmates, and the urgent need to solve a mystery that links her own past to the school's hidden histories. As she navigates corridors and secret passages, K must balance the adrenaline of high‑stakes missions with the quiet vulnerability of a young girl searching for identity. The narrative blends elements of science‑fiction intrigue, graphic novel style storytelling, and classic school‑yard drama,Philosophical themes of belonging, family, and the fine line between right and wrong in a setting that invites young adult readers to ponder their own moral choices.

First publish date: 2009