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adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ross Quest is a 17-year-old master thief born into the biz. So, of course she gets invited to compete in the Thieves’ Gambit—a competition of dangerous heists among the best young thieves in the world. And the grand prize is a wish for anything. So when Ross’ mother gets kidnapped on a job and the ransom is $1 billion, Ross is more determined to win than ever.
I am not a fan of YA literature but I loved the premise of this story. The heists were all so suspenseful and thrilling. And thankfully, the young characters were all interesting and serious about their craft so they were not a bunch of whiny immature brats, which is why I don’t usually read YA. Ross, in particular, was innocent in the ways of the world outside of her family, but had enough heart and courage to always do the right thing and figure things out on her own. I’m really looking forward to the second book in this series due out in November.
Thank you, @NetGalley, @PenguinTeen, and @KayvionCLewis for my gifted copy.
I am not a fan of YA literature but I loved the premise of this story. The heists were all so suspenseful and thrilling. And thankfully, the young characters were all interesting and serious about their craft so they were not a bunch of whiny immature brats, which is why I don’t usually read YA. Ross, in particular, was innocent in the ways of the world outside of her family, but had enough heart and courage to always do the right thing and figure things out on her own. I’m really looking forward to the second book in this series due out in November.
Thank you, @NetGalley, @PenguinTeen, and @KayvionCLewis for my gifted copy.
Thank you to Kayvion Lewis, Penguin Group, and NetGalley for an arc of Thieves' Gambit!
I absolutely could NOT stop reading this book! I finished it in just over a day. A mix of Inheritance Games and Ocean's 11, I was roped in from the first chapter.
I enjoyed the diversity of the characters and the fact that the thieves competing in the gambit came from all over the world.
I loved Ross's back story and truly felt for her. The competition was obviously so tough because it was a great opportunity to make friends, but her instincts were telling her to not trust anyone. I liked how we saw her character arc go from apprehensive to working with the others as a team.
The twists at the end of the book had me on the edge of my seat and led me to dive right into the next book. Not sure if this is going to just be a duet or a triology, but I could read about the antics of these characters all day!
5 Stars!
I absolutely could NOT stop reading this book! I finished it in just over a day. A mix of Inheritance Games and Ocean's 11, I was roped in from the first chapter.
I enjoyed the diversity of the characters and the fact that the thieves competing in the gambit came from all over the world.
I loved Ross's back story and truly felt for her. The competition was obviously so tough because it was a great opportunity to make friends, but her instincts were telling her to not trust anyone. I liked how we saw her character arc go from apprehensive to working with the others as a team.
The twists at the end of the book had me on the edge of my seat and led me to dive right into the next book. Not sure if this is going to just be a duet or a triology, but I could read about the antics of these characters all day!
5 Stars!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fast paced and action packed, this book is perfect for fans of Oceans 11 and National Treasure.
I found the beginning of the book dragged, but once the competition began, the pace picked up. The dialogue is witty and the concept is incredibly unique.
I did feel that the book ended abruptly and I wanted more. It felt incomplete (even if there will be a sequel) and rushed. I was a little disappointed considering how well thought out the rest of the book was.
Overall, an enjoyable read and would pick up a sequel.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley & Penguin Youth in exchange for an honest review.
I found the beginning of the book dragged, but once the competition began, the pace picked up. The dialogue is witty and the concept is incredibly unique.
I did feel that the book ended abruptly and I wanted more. It felt incomplete (even if there will be a sequel) and rushed. I was a little disappointed considering how well thought out the rest of the book was.
Overall, an enjoyable read and would pick up a sequel.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley & Penguin Youth in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rosalyn Quest, aka Ross, belongs to a legendary, infamous family of highly skilled thieves. Although she longs for a normal, slower-paced life, Ross goes along with the motto of trusting no one wholeheartedly, telling herself she’ll be completing one last mission and then be out of the game. But right before she’s about to, everything goes off the rails and her mother’s life is suddenly on the line.
To save her mom, Rosalyn’s only choice is to enter and win the Thieves’ Gambit, a cutthroat competition for young thieves where the winner is granted whatever they wish. But to win, Ross has her hands full. The path to winning is far from easy, and although it’s in her trained nature to be deceitful, being in the running with so many others just like her makes things harder. The heist itself is full of traitorous faces, double-crossing enemies and a rogue romantic interest that threatens to derail her focus—and when new secrets and revelations come to light, it’s not just the lives of the people she loves on the line, but her own heart.
Overall, Thieves’ Gambit was a rollercoaster of action-packed antics, trials and namesake quests. I turned pages fast into the night, desperate to follow Ross through high-highs and lowest lows. Although part of the conclusion was a bit predictable, I still found it wholly enjoyable and extremely well-crafted throughout, and loved that the door was left open for further stories. This was a high-stakes race against time with intense rivalries, ruthless characters and a magnetic romance—it’s going to make the perfect movie. An amazing four star novel!
To save her mom, Rosalyn’s only choice is to enter and win the Thieves’ Gambit, a cutthroat competition for young thieves where the winner is granted whatever they wish. But to win, Ross has her hands full. The path to winning is far from easy, and although it’s in her trained nature to be deceitful, being in the running with so many others just like her makes things harder. The heist itself is full of traitorous faces, double-crossing enemies and a rogue romantic interest that threatens to derail her focus—and when new secrets and revelations come to light, it’s not just the lives of the people she loves on the line, but her own heart.
Overall, Thieves’ Gambit was a rollercoaster of action-packed antics, trials and namesake quests. I turned pages fast into the night, desperate to follow Ross through high-highs and lowest lows. Although part of the conclusion was a bit predictable, I still found it wholly enjoyable and extremely well-crafted throughout, and loved that the door was left open for further stories. This was a high-stakes race against time with intense rivalries, ruthless characters and a magnetic romance—it’s going to make the perfect movie. An amazing four star novel!
Bedankt voor het e-book HarperCollins Holland!
De zeventienjarige Ross Quest komt uit een legendarische dieven familie. Ze heeft een afgezonderd leven, totdat er een klus fout gaat. Haar moeder wordt gekidnapt en Ross moet een hoog geldbedrag betalen in ruil voor haar vrijlating. Een geldbedrag dat ze alleen in haar dromen kan stelen. Er is maar één oplossing. Ross moet meedoen met de Dievenspelen. Een dodelijke wedstrijd waaraan alleen de grootste oplichters mee mogen doen. De hoofdprijs? Alles wensen wat je maar wilt. Het probleem? Haar aartsrivaal en een verleidelijke tegenstander doen mee. Kan Ross gefocust blijven en de Dievenspelen winnen of zal ze haar moeder nooit meer zien?
De Dievenspelen was een hele achtbaan voor mij. Er was veel actie, spanning en hier en daar wat romantiek. Ik zat de hele tijd op het puntje van mijn stoel tijdens het lezen. In het begin ging het mij vooral om hoe Ross haar moeder ging redden, maar ik werd ook steeds meer nieuwsgierig naar de Dievenspelen. Met elke ronde moesten de dieven steeds creatiever worden. Daarnaast raakte ik steeds meer gehecht aan een bepaald groepje fictionele dieven.
Kayvion Lewis sneed ook het onderwerp racisme aan. Ze kreeg het voor elkaar om het te benoemen, maar het wel luchtig te houden.
De Dievenspelen is een boek dat mij tot midden in de nacht heeft wakker gehouden, want ik moest en zou weten hoe het boek ging eindigen. Ik kan niet wachten op het volgende deel van deze serie.
De zeventienjarige Ross Quest komt uit een legendarische dieven familie. Ze heeft een afgezonderd leven, totdat er een klus fout gaat. Haar moeder wordt gekidnapt en Ross moet een hoog geldbedrag betalen in ruil voor haar vrijlating. Een geldbedrag dat ze alleen in haar dromen kan stelen. Er is maar één oplossing. Ross moet meedoen met de Dievenspelen. Een dodelijke wedstrijd waaraan alleen de grootste oplichters mee mogen doen. De hoofdprijs? Alles wensen wat je maar wilt. Het probleem? Haar aartsrivaal en een verleidelijke tegenstander doen mee. Kan Ross gefocust blijven en de Dievenspelen winnen of zal ze haar moeder nooit meer zien?
De Dievenspelen was een hele achtbaan voor mij. Er was veel actie, spanning en hier en daar wat romantiek. Ik zat de hele tijd op het puntje van mijn stoel tijdens het lezen. In het begin ging het mij vooral om hoe Ross haar moeder ging redden, maar ik werd ook steeds meer nieuwsgierig naar de Dievenspelen. Met elke ronde moesten de dieven steeds creatiever worden. Daarnaast raakte ik steeds meer gehecht aan een bepaald groepje fictionele dieven.
Kayvion Lewis sneed ook het onderwerp racisme aan. Ze kreeg het voor elkaar om het te benoemen, maar het wel luchtig te houden.
De Dievenspelen is een boek dat mij tot midden in de nacht heeft wakker gehouden, want ik moest en zou weten hoe het boek ging eindigen. Ik kan niet wachten op het volgende deel van deze serie.