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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It's very cute! More of a tame version of Hunger Games, but I enjoyed it! A few characters and plot felt predictable and it's very fast-paced.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I'm always down for a heist story -love that shit. That being said, I felt the characters lacked depth and felt very tropey and some plot points were too convenient or cliché. I personally also didn't really care for the romance weaved in but I can see how the others might enjoy it. Despite my nitpicking, I found this book to be a fun easy read if you're just looking for a story to unwind with, and some of the plot twists did get me. I wouldn't reread it but I think it would make for a pretty entertaining movie if it was ever adapted
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Gun violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It takes a while for this book to properly pick up, but I absolutely loved the ending. Ross is a fun mc, I loved getting to read about her, and the family drama in this book jesus christ. While I was pretty frustrated with what felt like her lack of agency here - it constantly felt like the novel was happening to her, and I couldn't help comparing this to Portrait of a Thief, which I never really felt had that problem. I still enjoyed reading, though, and I loved the broader cast Lewis gave us - she has a real gift for distinctive side characters. And although I'm particularly susceptible to feeling that a romance sideplot is annoying and unnecessary, I really didn't mind it here - it never felt like it was pulling away from the narrative in a destructive way.
This book also featured a conclusion that rested with blowing up the system, which is a YA Thriller subgenre I've found myself really enjoying.
Another subgenre I really enjoy: Maybe the real wish was the friends we made along the way
Another subgenre I really enjoy: Maybe the real wish was the friends we made along the way
It’s 100% my fault for not paying attention that this book is part of a potential series/duet/something and it ends in a cliffhanger and now I need book #2 asap and no one can help me.
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Think Ocean’s Eleven, Six of Crows and The Hunger Games, but make it less violent and YA. Even so, it felt very original and writing is snappy, funny and just so easy to read - I read it in 1 sitting, but you already know the way I inhale these books.
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Rosalyn Quest comes from a well known family in the underground world of thieves and when her plans go south and her mother is kidnapped, she joins a competition that has a very appealing prize - one wish. Thinking she can rescue her mother, she does everything to reach the end of the game, including forming alliances and trusting others around her, which is definitely outside Ross’s comfort zone. But then of course something happens and things take a wild turn and now I need the 2nd book, thanks.
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Thank you Nina for the copy, can’t wait to see what @kayvion has in store for us!
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Think Ocean’s Eleven, Six of Crows and The Hunger Games, but make it less violent and YA. Even so, it felt very original and writing is snappy, funny and just so easy to read - I read it in 1 sitting, but you already know the way I inhale these books.
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Rosalyn Quest comes from a well known family in the underground world of thieves and when her plans go south and her mother is kidnapped, she joins a competition that has a very appealing prize - one wish. Thinking she can rescue her mother, she does everything to reach the end of the game, including forming alliances and trusting others around her, which is definitely outside Ross’s comfort zone. But then of course something happens and things take a wild turn and now I need the 2nd book, thanks.
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Thank you Nina for the copy, can’t wait to see what @kayvion has in store for us!
The Hunger Games meets Oceans 11!! I am obsessed and can't wait for more!!