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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
This was YA writing in an adult world. It didn't really work for me, because of that, but I did enjoy the heist sensations it evoked. The main problem I had with it was probably something that is not fair to the character which is that she is so suspicious of everyone but doesn't ever suspect the people she should! I also didn't really buy into the love story, especially given the end. I might read the sequel, I might forget forever that I read the book. I do think that it will really work for the right person, I just don't think that person was me.
adventurous
mysterious
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
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
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
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
I can't say that I remember reading a book like this almost ever. I have watched heist movies but no books involving heists with sleuthing families and history. To say this book was unique in my opinion was an understatement. I liked the concept of a 17-year-old who has no social life except for her family growing up in the world of thieves wanting more for herself. And good for her for taking the opportunity that happened to spin completely out of control. I liked the characters a lot- they all had such individual personalities and were perfectly quirky. I liked the different setting. I just liked the overall idea of this story. I liked the added intrigue of romance between Ross and Devroe. I found myself very entertained while reading this one and wondering how everything was going to shake out.
Ross Quest has made a decision and she is sticking to it. She is going to do something normal for once in her life. She is going to have to escape her family for a bit, but she is going to go to gymnastics camp. She just has one last job to complete with her mom before doing so. Said job which goes completely off the rails and ends up Ross's mom being kidnapped and Ross being roped into something called the Thieves' Gambit. She will have to compete against several other kids who are in her industry and upon winning can get anything she wishes including the ONE BILLION dollars her mom's kidnappers are demanding. So what does she do? She goes of course. She is going to prove to everyone in their world that you don't mess with the Quests. She has always been taught not to trust anyone, but in this competition she finds herself questioning that. Should she not trust the people on her team to help complete a mission? Should she not trust her own judgment in wanting to see if her feelings are reciprocated with Devroe? Should she not wonder if she will be able to trust that this wish will solve all of her problems?
My heart kind of shattered for Ross at the end of this one- I did NOT see that coming. I am VERY hopeful however that things will become clearer in book 2 which I thankfully also got the ARC for :) I would recommend this one if you are wanting something fast paced that is full of action.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Ross Quest has made a decision and she is sticking to it. She is going to do something normal for once in her life. She is going to have to escape her family for a bit, but she is going to go to gymnastics camp. She just has one last job to complete with her mom before doing so. Said job which goes completely off the rails and ends up Ross's mom being kidnapped and Ross being roped into something called the Thieves' Gambit. She will have to compete against several other kids who are in her industry and upon winning can get anything she wishes including the ONE BILLION dollars her mom's kidnappers are demanding. So what does she do? She goes of course. She is going to prove to everyone in their world that you don't mess with the Quests. She has always been taught not to trust anyone, but in this competition she finds herself questioning that. Should she not trust the people on her team to help complete a mission? Should she not trust her own judgment in wanting to see if her feelings are reciprocated with Devroe? Should she not wonder if she will be able to trust that this wish will solve all of her problems?
My heart kind of shattered for Ross at the end of this one- I did NOT see that coming. I am VERY hopeful however that things will become clearer in book 2 which I thankfully also got the ARC for :) I would recommend this one if you are wanting something fast paced that is full of action.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
sad
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
A delicious blend of The Hunger Games and The Inheritance Games with a slight hint of Powerless/Red Queen... this book was so much more than I anticipated.
From the get go, the main character was very loveable and we were quickly introduced to her family situation - something I became invested in. The writing was very easy and comfortable to read and the dynamics of the characters was written incredibly well.
I espically loved the tense aspect of them trying to steal their targets whilst competing against each other - I really have nothing bad to say!
And the ending... oh my god. I thought we were done, and then another plot twist! Then another one! My mouth was quite literally on the floor and I had to pause, put the book down and process my stunned reaction in silence before I kept reading! I cannot WAIT to read the second one, I am so looking forward to it.
From the get go, the main character was very loveable and we were quickly introduced to her family situation - something I became invested in. The writing was very easy and comfortable to read and the dynamics of the characters was written incredibly well.
I espically loved the tense aspect of them trying to steal their targets whilst competing against each other - I really have nothing bad to say!
And the ending... oh my god. I thought we were done, and then another plot twist! Then another one! My mouth was quite literally on the floor and I had to pause, put the book down and process my stunned reaction in silence before I kept reading! I cannot WAIT to read the second one, I am so looking forward to it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
funny
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:
No
**Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts! These opinions are entirely my own.**
I loved this book! I picked it up because it was compared to The Inheritance Games, and honestly, I think that's a great comparison. I loved the plot, the writing, the characters... It was awesome!
First off, this book is really clean. Not a lot of language, and basically no sexual stuff. That made me so happy as a reader!!
I also loved the plot. It was super engaging, and was fast-paced. It hooked me! There was a lot of tension between characters as well, which drove the plot forward.
Speaking of which, the characters also had me hooked! They all were written well and felt distinct. All of the banter had me laughing for hours! This was such a good book, and definitely one of my new favorites!
I loved this book! I picked it up because it was compared to The Inheritance Games, and honestly, I think that's a great comparison. I loved the plot, the writing, the characters... It was awesome!
First off, this book is really clean. Not a lot of language, and basically no sexual stuff. That made me so happy as a reader!!
I also loved the plot. It was super engaging, and was fast-paced. It hooked me! There was a lot of tension between characters as well, which drove the plot forward.
Speaking of which, the characters also had me hooked! They all were written well and felt distinct. All of the banter had me laughing for hours! This was such a good book, and definitely one of my new favorites!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
Don't think I'm in the right headspace for this. Too excited for some new releases