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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
adventurous
This was just okay for me. I didn’t feel particularly engaged, or invested in Ross’ motivations. I don’t really know what the heck happened in the last scene, but I don’t think I am curious enough to read the next book. There was a lot of potential here, but I think it would make a better movie.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I haven't read many YA heist stories so I enjoyed this. The characters were interesting and I liked the constantly shifting relationships. I particularly liked how everyone had a hang-up: Ross and her trust issues, Noelia and her perfectionism, Mylo and his adrenaline cravings, Kyung-soon and her indecisiveness, etc. It made it fun to see how all those things interacted and clashed.
The romance lacked luster. I get why that storyline is there and I could guess where it'll go but it felt thin. I would've much preferred an exploration of friendship and what that means to all these people.
The plot was compelling, provided you approach it with a suspension of disbelief. The limitless funds, crazy stunts, and general high-octane insanity are a bit of a stretch for teenagers. Setting that aside, you have a plot packed with twists and turns. I'm naturally suspicious so I saw a lot of the twists coming but that ending?! *chef's kiss*
I'm looking forward to the next installment!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Nancy Paulsen Books, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
The romance lacked luster. I get why that storyline is there and I could guess where it'll go but it felt thin. I would've much preferred an exploration of friendship and what that means to all these people.
The plot was compelling, provided you approach it with a suspension of disbelief. The limitless funds, crazy stunts, and general high-octane insanity are a bit of a stretch for teenagers. Setting that aside, you have a plot packed with twists and turns. I'm naturally suspicious so I saw a lot of the twists coming but that ending?! *chef's kiss*
I'm looking forward to the next installment!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Nancy Paulsen Books, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was really good… I have a note in my calendar to nab the next one in the series when it comes out. I hate to compare books, but I somehow read two heist books back to back, soooo… I guess it’s happening.
This one was better written than Heiress Takes All, but I want to read the sequel to that one, so the author did something right!
The book description likens TG to a mash up with Oceans Eleven. I don’t agree. Heiress Takes All had a more Oceans Eleven feel with a crew of people with individual talents coming together to pull off a heist. This one had a more Hunger Games feel with all the people involved being against each other for one prize (although there was some working together in the end). That being said, I do feel like the author is setting up book 2 to be more collaborative, with many of the competitors ending up liking each other by the end of the book. Anyway, plenty of drama at the end of the book is setting up the next one to be an awesome ride.
Basically, great book, kept me hooked.
This one was better written than Heiress Takes All, but I want to read the sequel to that one, so the author did something right!
The book description likens TG to a mash up with Oceans Eleven. I don’t agree. Heiress Takes All had a more Oceans Eleven feel with a crew of people with individual talents coming together to pull off a heist. This one had a more Hunger Games feel with all the people involved being against each other for one prize (although there was some working together in the end). That being said, I do feel like the author is setting up book 2 to be more collaborative, with many of the competitors ending up liking each other by the end of the book. Anyway, plenty of drama at the end of the book is setting up the next one to be an awesome ride.
Basically, great book, kept me hooked.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
tense
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
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
17 year old Ross is tired of being secluded. her family is family for thievery. She decides she will do one more heist then take off to a gymnastics camp. On this final heist however, her mother is captured and the bail set at a billion dollars. The only way to get this money is to enter the Thieves' Gambit where the winner is granted any wish of their choice.