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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Friends. Enemies. Thieves. Cons.
Like a mystery and suspenseful book that will keep you on your toes? This is the book you want. It was a quick and easy read. Very YA with YA themes. Nothing more than a kiss with hidden romance. Acceptable for younger children as well. Similar to the Inheritance Games but still unique in its own right. A refreshing book not set in the US and from the point of view of a Caribbean Island girl. Characters of all different races and backgrounds. LOVED the diversity.
Of course there's a cliff hanger! I'm ready for the next book before this one has even been published.
Like a mystery and suspenseful book that will keep you on your toes? This is the book you want. It was a quick and easy read. Very YA with YA themes. Nothing more than a kiss with hidden romance. Acceptable for younger children as well. Similar to the Inheritance Games but still unique in its own right. A refreshing book not set in the US and from the point of view of a Caribbean Island girl. Characters of all different races and backgrounds. LOVED the diversity.
Of course there's a cliff hanger! I'm ready for the next book before this one has even been published.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wish I had enjoyed this. It had so many elements that could have made it great, but for some reason the story felt almost formulaic and lacking in depth. I have the sequel and I will read it at some point in the hope that the somewhat promising ending of Thieves' Gambit provides Heist Royale with something.
UPDATED 30/01:
I have the second book in this series on my shelf, so I figured that I should probably make the effort to read this one as it had been on the shelf for a year (almost to the day).
I am reviewing this almost a month after I finished it and though I hate saying it, the book, characters and events were rather forgettable. Was it badly written? No, not at all. However, nothing about it made me truly care about anyone, to the point that while there are some moments that I sort of recall as being fraught, nothing stands out as being significant.
I ended up picking this as part of my 25 for 2025 after I decided to buy the sequel (or I couldn't really justify the purchase), and I am glad I did finally read it. Sadly, though, it wasn't anything massively memorable. Fingers crossed the second book is more so (though it looks as though it's pretty short).
UPDATED 30/01:
I have the second book in this series on my shelf, so I figured that I should probably make the effort to read this one as it had been on the shelf for a year (almost to the day).
I am reviewing this almost a month after I finished it and though I hate saying it, the book, characters and events were rather forgettable. Was it badly written? No, not at all. However, nothing about it made me truly care about anyone, to the point that while there are some moments that I sort of recall as being fraught, nothing stands out as being significant.
I ended up picking this as part of my 25 for 2025 after I decided to buy the sequel (or I couldn't really justify the purchase), and I am glad I did finally read it. Sadly, though, it wasn't anything massively memorable. Fingers crossed the second book is more so (though it looks as though it's pretty short).
I really wanted to like this but it just fell kind of flat for me. It was a little hard to follow bc of how many characters were introduced at once and the author used way too much “teen slang” as if she thought that’s how people young people talk but didn’t actually dig into it that hard to see if she was using it right.
Overall, it was entertaining enough, and I’d recommend it to anyone who’s into books or movies that require you to suspend your disbelief a little in order to appreciate the full experience.
Rating: 3.25/5
Overall, it was entertaining enough, and I’d recommend it to anyone who’s into books or movies that require you to suspend your disbelief a little in order to appreciate the full experience.
Rating: 3.25/5
Despite having some plot points that were easily surmised at the start of the book, this was a fun ride! There were still surprises tossed in, the main character was easy to root for, and mostly it just hit all the right notes for a fun, light heist novel.
Easy read with lots of twists and turns. There HAS to be a sequel. I'll be in line to read it and see how the next step plays out. #1 Rule- Don't trust anyone!
This had everything I wanted and more. On the edge of my seat until the very end, and MY OH MY did that ending get me. 4.5 stars rounded up.
Fast paced and super fun to read!
Definitely picking up the next book whenever it comes out
Definitely picking up the next book whenever it comes out
I love heist novels, and this is a fun one! Ross Quest ends up in the Thieves' Gambit, a competition of daring heists. Ross can't trust anyone, but sometimes alliances need to be made to get the job done. The contestants soon find themselves split into two teams working together to get to the next challenge. This YA novel has something for everyone - daring escapes, romance, humor. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel!
Thieves' Gambit is a fast paced page turner, perfect for fans of The Heist Society.
Thieves' Gambit is a fast paced page turner, perfect for fans of The Heist Society.