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Thieves' Gambit
by Kayvion Lewis
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
If you're in the mood for a light and fun read, "Thieves' Gambit" by Kayvion Lewis is a solid choice! When it comes to the heists, this book truly shines. It claims to be "The Inheritance Games" meets "Ocean's Eleven," and it definitely delivers on that description. I loved the diverse mix of characters from around the world and watching these teens navigate the gambit was a total blast.
I did, however, have a few complaints regarding the writing and pace. A few sequences felt a little too drawn out, while others just skimmed over details I wished were more fleshed out. The narrative felt a little jumbled because of the uneven pacing. If the flow had been smoother, I could easily see myself devouring this in one sitting!
The writing wasn't bad, but it felt like two different styles between the high-energy heist scenes and the slower, more introspective moments between jobs. I also felt like the players weren’t fully immersed in the game until the heists kicked off. Given how they were described, I expected them to be more deeply invested in the gambit from the get-go.
I loved seeing the bond Ross formed with some of the other players, but I wish we got to see more of those relationships develop on the page. She went from trusting no one to suddenly working with these non-family members pretty quickly, and it mostly happened off-page.
The ending and plot twists were pretty predictable, but that didn’t take away from my enjoyment. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how Ross handles the aftermath of the gambit in the next book.
If you're looking for an easy, entertaining read with some fun heist action, give this one a try!
I did, however, have a few complaints regarding the writing and pace. A few sequences felt a little too drawn out, while others just skimmed over details I wished were more fleshed out. The narrative felt a little jumbled because of the uneven pacing. If the flow had been smoother, I could easily see myself devouring this in one sitting!
The writing wasn't bad, but it felt like two different styles between the high-energy heist scenes and the slower, more introspective moments between jobs. I also felt like the players weren’t fully immersed in the game until the heists kicked off. Given how they were described, I expected them to be more deeply invested in the gambit from the get-go.
I loved seeing the bond Ross formed with some of the other players, but I wish we got to see more of those relationships develop on the page. She went from trusting no one to suddenly working with these non-family members pretty quickly, and it mostly happened off-page.
The ending and plot twists were pretty predictable, but that didn’t take away from my enjoyment. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how Ross handles the aftermath of the gambit in the next book.
If you're looking for an easy, entertaining read with some fun heist action, give this one a try!