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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
The Inheritance Games meets Ocean’s Eleven . . .
With a tagline like that, it was difficult not to develop even the slightest bit of interest in what might unfold within the pages of “Thieves’ Gambit”. And, overall, the book was quite enjoyable, save for a few shortcomings that didn’t resonate with me specifically. Even with that in mind, however, I do eagerly anticipate picking up the second one.
The overall plot idea is this: Rosalyn “Ross” Quest was raised by a legendary thief in a family of thieves. With aspirations of escaping the thief lifestyle, if only for a little bit, her plans are ultimately dashed when her mother is kidnapped and Ross is expected to participate in the World’s Greatest Thieving competition in order to save her. In doing so, she finds her archnemesis, which as you might expect, also opens the avenue to a solid, plot-focused enemies-to-lovers scenario.
Kayvion Lewis manages to stay focused with the plot on the foreground throughout the majority of the book. The romance between Ross and Devroe was, to me, understated for most of the reading time, and thus would have likely benefitted from not being included at all. The whisperings, however, of an enemies-to-lover trope are too bold for many to pass up.
This book, by and large, is fast-paced and gripping cover to cover. Highly comparable to other heist-based stories like the Six of Crows, or as the tagline itself indicates, Ocean’s Eleven. It is precisely this fast-paced storytelling that makes devouring the novel so easy.
Rosalyn’s own development is tantamount throughout the book, as she establishes herself further as a bona fide thief and further cements her own prowess within the field she so desperately wanted to shy away from at the start.
Where the book lost me, to a degree, however, was the general structure of telling rather than showing. Throughout a sizable chunk of the book, it felt as if the words were intended to explain, rather than contribute to the mental image of Ross and her tribulations. This, to a degree, was a downfall for the book – but did not many it any less enjoyable, despite the disappointment that may have arose with the consistent tone.
Moreover, the characterization of several key players took a bit to play out and by the time we really got a feel for who they were, what their motivations were and how they might play into the greater tapestry of the story, the book was rapidly coming to a close. This is something that I hope to see remedied in the second novel, as we continue alongside Ross and her journey.
As many have already shared, the book is rather bingeable, and is rife with twists and turns, some anticipated and easy to read, others entirely shocking and less so.
I would be remiss to give accolades where accolades are due as Kayvion Lewis has surely laid the groundwork for what I hope to be a satisfying and gripping reading experience throughout as we continue the saga of the Thieves’ Gambit.
Many thanks to #NetGalley, Kayvion Lewis and Penguin Young Readers Group for providing me with a copy of #ThievesGambit in exchange for my honest thoughts and feedback.
Rating: ★★★★ | 4/5
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With a tagline like that, it was difficult not to develop even the slightest bit of interest in what might unfold within the pages of “Thieves’ Gambit”. And, overall, the book was quite enjoyable, save for a few shortcomings that didn’t resonate with me specifically. Even with that in mind, however, I do eagerly anticipate picking up the second one.
The overall plot idea is this: Rosalyn “Ross” Quest was raised by a legendary thief in a family of thieves. With aspirations of escaping the thief lifestyle, if only for a little bit, her plans are ultimately dashed when her mother is kidnapped and Ross is expected to participate in the World’s Greatest Thieving competition in order to save her. In doing so, she finds her archnemesis, which as you might expect, also opens the avenue to a solid, plot-focused enemies-to-lovers scenario.
Kayvion Lewis manages to stay focused with the plot on the foreground throughout the majority of the book. The romance between Ross and Devroe was, to me, understated for most of the reading time, and thus would have likely benefitted from not being included at all. The whisperings, however, of an enemies-to-lover trope are too bold for many to pass up.
This book, by and large, is fast-paced and gripping cover to cover. Highly comparable to other heist-based stories like the Six of Crows, or as the tagline itself indicates, Ocean’s Eleven. It is precisely this fast-paced storytelling that makes devouring the novel so easy.
Rosalyn’s own development is tantamount throughout the book, as she establishes herself further as a bona fide thief and further cements her own prowess within the field she so desperately wanted to shy away from at the start.
Where the book lost me, to a degree, however, was the general structure of telling rather than showing. Throughout a sizable chunk of the book, it felt as if the words were intended to explain, rather than contribute to the mental image of Ross and her tribulations. This, to a degree, was a downfall for the book – but did not many it any less enjoyable, despite the disappointment that may have arose with the consistent tone.
Moreover, the characterization of several key players took a bit to play out and by the time we really got a feel for who they were, what their motivations were and how they might play into the greater tapestry of the story, the book was rapidly coming to a close. This is something that I hope to see remedied in the second novel, as we continue alongside Ross and her journey.
As many have already shared, the book is rather bingeable, and is rife with twists and turns, some anticipated and easy to read, others entirely shocking and less so.
I would be remiss to give accolades where accolades are due as Kayvion Lewis has surely laid the groundwork for what I hope to be a satisfying and gripping reading experience throughout as we continue the saga of the Thieves’ Gambit.
Many thanks to #NetGalley, Kayvion Lewis and Penguin Young Readers Group for providing me with a copy of #ThievesGambit in exchange for my honest thoughts and feedback.
Rating: ★★★★ | 4/5
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Ross Quest is part of a prestigious thief family. She has trained with them her entire life and it shows with how well she excels at nabbing things. Her mom unfortunately gets into some trouble and Ross has no other choice than to risk it all and enter the Thieves' Gambit.
The Thieves' Gambit is several rounds of dangerous heists where all the participants are the best thieves in the world. Some of the participants will be eliminated each round, if they manage to survive stealing whatever the task items were. With the competition getting slimmer and slimmer, Ross must figure out who she can trust since the goal is in sight.
I have heard great things about Thieves' Gambit and have to agree with all the hype. I really enjoyed this book, it is a heist thriller, and an interesting one at that. I will for sure be picking up the next installment because I must see what happens next. If you are a fan of YA Mystery/Thrillers you will love this book!
The Thieves' Gambit is several rounds of dangerous heists where all the participants are the best thieves in the world. Some of the participants will be eliminated each round, if they manage to survive stealing whatever the task items were. With the competition getting slimmer and slimmer, Ross must figure out who she can trust since the goal is in sight.
I have heard great things about Thieves' Gambit and have to agree with all the hype. I really enjoyed this book, it is a heist thriller, and an interesting one at that. I will for sure be picking up the next installment because I must see what happens next. If you are a fan of YA Mystery/Thrillers you will love this book!
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
No
Can't remember how many pages but about 25. Disappointing and although pacy, it didn't sweep me along nothing like Inheritance Games in my opinion, but then book blurb is usually sales blathers.