Another fun book by Kayvion Lewis! My 13yr old son would enjoy this series as well. I plan on buying them for him. A cross between Spy School and Ocean's 11, and entertaining for all audiences. I recommend!! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Heist Royale delivers a heart-pounding conclusion to the thrilling heist series that began with Thieves' Gambit. Fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ally Carter will be captivated by this action-packed adventure.

Ross finds herself in a precarious situation, betrayed by the one person she thought she could trust. As she navigates the treacherous world of the Organization, she must make difficult choices and form new alliances. The author skillfully weaves together a complex plot filled with twists, turns, and high-stakes confrontations.

The characters are as compelling as ever, with Ross's determination and resourcefulness shining through. The romantic tension between Ross and Devroe adds an extra layer of intrigue, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

With its stunning settings, thrilling action, and a satisfying conclusion, Heist Royale is a must-read for fans of heist novels and young adult fiction.

*Heist Royale* by Kayvion Lewis is a thrilling, fast-paced YA novel that combines elements of high-stakes heists with royal intrigue. The story follows a group of talented teenagers as they navigate dangerous schemes and shifting alliances in a world where trust is a luxury. With sharp dialogue, clever twists, and dynamic characters, the book delivers a fun, engaging read perfect for fans of action-packed adventures.

Great follow up. I like the dynamic of this book and how it was developed. After that first book i wanst sure how this one was going to go but i was definitely not disappointed. Adventures more cons and fun.

3.75 stars

I really enjoyed this sequel, but I don’t know if it compared to the first book. I loved the Ross and all of her friends returned and the heists in this book. I thought the pacing was a little off, since some scenes were slower while other scenes were so fast that I was confused on what’s going on. Also, I feel like Ross forgave Devroe out of nowhere. Other than that, it was a fun heist book.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an e-ARC of this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers Group for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

(4.5 stars) Heist Royale was as exciting, fast-paced, and action-packed as book one! This series is extremely addictive and I’ve WHIPPED through each book in a matter of days. I don’t know what kind of heist-based, thrilling, competitive, blood-pumping, young adult genre this falls under, but I want more of it! I would read 10+ books just like this, if Kayvion Lewis decided to write them.

Speaking of the amount of books in this series, I was fairly confident I had heard that this was going to be a trilogy, but it sounds like Heist Royale actually completes the duology. Honestly, I was a bit shocked by this when I got to the end and there wasn’t a cliffhanger like there was at the end of book one. Like I said above, I just wish we could get even more books in the series, but I am very much looking forward to the Thieves’ Gambit movie!

I read Thieves Gambit at the start of this year and thoroughly enjoyed it and as soon as I saw Heist Royale was being released I pre ordered it straight away and then saw it was available as an early ARC and it was an immediate yes please NetGalley from me.
The original cast are back, 6 months after the Gambit and once again there’s more cons afoot, double crossing, who can be trusted and what can possibly go wrong?
The casino scene was by far my favourite part of the book, I felt like I was in an Oceans film, I just wished there was more of the book set there.
Was great seeing what had happened to the original characters, but where was Auntie?
Everything was nicely wrapped up, but I’ll miss the gambits.
Highly recommended to any YA readers and anyone who enjoys a fast paced easy but fun read.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

I was so happy to receive this ebook after finishing Thieves’ Gambit last year which I loved. This sequel takes place 6 months after and Ross and company are back! There is some alliance shifting, some trust issues going on. I just love the dynamic between Ross and her friends and also between Ross and her mother. There are more heists and spy games and it’s just as fun as the first book. Overall I really enjoyed it! A fun, fast paced follow up that’s hard to put down.

I loved Thieves Gambit and was very happy when I got the ARC for Heist Royale. I enjoyed the characters and heist, especially the casino. The romance between Ross and Devore was cute but there was so little of it and insufficient groveling. It was great to see the storyline wrapped up for the last book, but I will sadly miss these characters. Thank you, NetGalley for giving me an ARC!!!

I thought this was so fun! This book is the sequel to the Thieves' Gambit and follows Ross Quest and her friends immediately after the events of the first book. As it's a con artist/heist type of book, of course Ross + co find themselves in another gambit facing impossible heists! What could go wrong?

The way Ross and friends found their way into another gambit was a little silly but the heists were one of the best parts of the first book, so I appreciated the focus on them again in this book. I read the original book 8 months ago and forgot the majority of the plot + characters but was able to jump right into this sequel with minimal skimming of the first book (mostly to refresh on the characters). There is enough exposition to remind the reader of the major plot points of the first novel that it shouldn't be too difficult for other people in the same boat as me.

One of my favorite parts of this book was the casino scene! I really wish I got more of it, it was so enjoyable to read and the stakes made it pretty thrilling. I was really into their plan and wanted to know some of the tricks they were going to use but (minor spoiler) Ross getting derailed and not being able to do the cons at the casino made me a bit sad as I feel like I missed out on a bit of the scene.

My only other critique is that the characters weren't as developed as I would have liked. Why exactly did the moms hate each other? How did Ross figure things out with Devroe? Can we get more development of Noelia, Kyung-soon, Mylo and Taiyo? Where did Auntie go?

Overall this was a very fun conclusion (?) to the Thieves' Gambit! Highly recommend for any YA readers who also enjoy movies like Now You See Me or the Oceans franchise.

Thank you to NetGalley + Penguin Group for the ARC!

This sequel was even better than the original! Fast-paced adventure with lots of heart and thoughtfulness. :) The characters were well-developed, and it kept me on the edge of my seat.

Ross Quest’s journey continues in this sequel to The Thieves’ Gambit. Taking place six months after the multi twist and betrayals of the Gambit; Ross suddenly finds herself in the middle of a power struggle for control of The Company. Now to prove who should be the leader, another gambit has been dictated, this time with deadly consequences. Will she be able to forgive Devroe’s betrayal? Forced to team up with her mother, can she get over how cutthroat her mother seems? As she navigates through tough heists, she discovers who truly is trustworthy and who is the true villain of this story.

Even though this is a sequel, I feel that the writer did an excellent job of telling the story as a standalone. The twists and turns of this one kept me entertained and engaged. The growth of Ross’ character in this story was really enjoyable to see. Her becoming a little more open and trying to be a little more trusting to form friendships with her past competitors.

Giving this a solid 4 out of 5. If you enjoyed The Thieves’ Gambit, you will love this continuation of the story in Heist Royale

I was given a ARC version of this book by the publisher via the website NetGalley for an honest review.

The characters return six months after the prior book. Alliances shuffle. Trust issues compound. More heists with another Hunger Games like competition. I wish some of the adults were likeable in this one. Similar language as the first with a small romance thread that some won’t enjoy. Overall, it was a caper with moments of romance.

An exciting second book from this amazing author. The second book brings back our favorite characters along with some new ones and all their drama that comes with them. Heists, friendship, and a little romance bring this ya book together wonderfully. For fans of oceans 11 or six of crows book duology, this series is a must add to your tbr.

This book was just so much fun. I started reading Heist Royale late last night, and I was already 50% through it before I thought about sleep. It just hooked me; all the twists and turns were phenomenal, and I loved seeing the characters again. I loved getting to see Ross's friendships develop, and I was happy that the romance didn't overshadow the plot.

Overall, this was a really fun book, and I had a hard time putting it down. If you're looking to read it, you probably already read the first, and I don't need to sell you on this one. But, if you liked the first book, you'll find this one just as entertaining!


Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group for this arc in exchange for an honest review!

This is a very strong sequel to a rather bland first novel. In this book the characters are finally fleshed out, the stakes / gambit is super interesting, and it isn't as predictable as its predecessor. Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group for the eARC!

Heist Royale by Kayvion Lewis was good, but not quite my favorite. Don’t get me wrong—the high-stakes action and the whole Monte Carlo and Antarctica settings were super cool, and Ross is still a badass, but something about this sequel didn’t hit as hard as Thieves’ Gambit for me. Maybe it was the whole love-hate dynamic with Devroe that felt a little played out, or the fact that the new Gambit didn’t feel as fresh. I still enjoyed the twists and turns, but it didn’t keep me on the edge of my seat like I hoped. If you’re into heist dramas, it’s definitely worth a read, but it just didn’t fully blow me away this time around.

Heist Royale is an action packed sequel full of adventure, romance, and healing for our MC.

My favorite part of this series is the amazing character growth. Ross Quest was raised to not trust anyone and after her first Gambit it seemed like her mother was right. The person she'd fallen for had betrayed her proving her mother right, but as Ross works with her old team she starts to question her mother's teachings. She starts to see her mother's loneliness and decides that maybe that's not the path she wants to take.

While on this new Gambit Ross gets to work with old acquaintances that view her as a friend. Their company and friendship turns her to another path. One that won't leave her all alone.

I loved every character. They felt fleshed out and not one dimensional. They each contributed their strengths to the team.

It was also interesting seeing Ross work with her mother.

The new Gambit is full of twists and heart racing action. It really reads like an ocean elevens movie. If you're a fan of heist movies this will really resonate. I definitely recommend this series.

I'm so looking forward for more from this author!!!!

Heist Royale by Kayvion Lewis ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Heist Royale is the sequel to Thieves' Gambit. I enjoyed the first one better (5 stars), but I think it's because I listened to the audiobook for the first one but read the second with my eyes. I enjoyed the characters so much! Hello Devroe!

After the cliffhanger of the first book, Ross is trying to decide who to trust and keeps getting outplayed by the enemy.

Read this if you like:
Young adult duologies
Lots of action
No spice romance
Thieves and con artists
High stakes competitions
Diverse characters

If you read this, audio is the way to go!

I loved this second edition to Thieves’ Gambit! I loved getting to see Ross and Devroe and their connection. It was also great getting to see the other characters from book 1, Kyung-soon, Noelia, Mylo, and Taiyo.

I love that something always goes wrong in a heist with Ross. It’s entertaining and keeps you guessing how she’s going to get out of her predicament!

I really hope this series will continue! I love this group of thieves! And I love watching Rosalyn’s connection grow with her friends!The wait for another book is going to be long!