After reading and being enthralled with Thieves Gambit, I was so excited to receive a review copy of Heist Royale! Unlike other anticipated sequels, this one lived up to the hype! There were new plot twists and criminal turns of wildly imaginative thievery, but there was also the greater development of friendships and love interests which just endeared the characters to me even more. Ross faced some serious internal struggles as she wondered who to believe, who to align herself with, and whether or not she could allow herself to love--herself, her mother, or anyone else. Likewise, her friends and frenemies also were challenged to examine their alliances, among both their families and friendships. These challenges continued with further dissension within the rank and file as well as the leadership of the Organization leading to some fantastic scrambling and finagling.

The schemes themselves were unique and interesting, along with a few action scenes that would have James Bond cringing with fear. Again, twists abounded, and kept the plot moving briskly.

This is a great novel for anyone who loves intrigue and conspiracy with a touch of thievery thrown in for good measure. It has a meaty plot line, well-developed characters, and a bunch of imagination, too.

Teacher friends, while there is a romance, there is no explicit sex although there is kissing and touching. It would be appropriate for 8th grade and up, although an advanced reader in 7th grade could probably handle the content.

Enjoy the heist, my friends!

Ross Quest won the Gambit six months ago, but her wish seems to be elusive. Worse, her best friend could wish her whole family dead. The Organization is not as stable as many were led to believe. To save her family, she must risk everything. But that will require new risks and bolder heists. Will she succeed?

The plot is well developed, engaging, and nail-biting. The characters are well developed, believable, and draw the reader into the story. A fun, satisfying read, fans of the first novel and high-stakes adventures will want to pick this one up. It is necessary, however, to read the first book first. Recommended for most library collections. 5 stars, Gr 7 and up.

If you need a novel where you're sitting on the edge of your seat and where the tension is so thick, then this is the novel for you. I loved Thieves Gambit and Heist Royale has solidified that Kayvion Lewis will most likely be an auto-buy author for me. What makes this novel really good is that I was satisfied through the entire novel. There were moments when I didn't think that Ross would make it out, but there was a lot that prevailed for her aka her friends and even her mom. She differs from her mother a lot which I think works for her generation and has allowed her to amass a growth that her mother never had.

While the gambit introduced us to the characters, the royale allowed us to build a relationship with them and understand their motives. And i love a good found family.

I loved this book. I thought that this was such a great conclusion to the duology. The character arcs and the way the story progressed kept me on the edge of my seat. Even though I had an idea of where things would end up (but did not guess the ending) I felt myself enjoying every page. I didn’t feel compelled to skip ahead at all. I will definitely be recommending this series

WAs an okay book for me.
About a group of thieves who are on a Gambit for a wish.
Mystery ,suspense twists,
Good Characters.
Voluntarily reviewed.

With the unexpected betrayals and alliances in the first novel, I was excited to see where these characters would land in the sequel. I wasn't disappointed.

This story picks up six months after the events of the first novel. With a power struggle going on in the Organization, teams are formed, battle lines drawn, and Ross and some of her friends find themselves on opposite sides. The characters are tossed into circumstances very similar to the Thieves' Gambit with high stakes heists planned in locations across the globe.

I'm always a fan of heist stories, and these are intricately planned capers. Still, no matter the level of planning, something is guaranteed to go wrong and these characters find themselves dealing with dangerous mistakes and near fatal accidents. Ross is well-trained by the best (her mother) and highly sought after, so her level of distraction and a few rookie mistakes near the end surprised me, but it was easy to overlook since I was so engrossed in the story.

I like how the author uses the settings to add to the already tense situations - below freezing temps and soaring gondolas (if you're afraid of heights, you'll be holding your breath) to name a couple. Considering the cast is full of thieves and con artists, along with the characters I never knew who to trust from one chapter to the next. Sure keeps you on your toes.

The series wraps up in a way that's true to the characters and satisfying to the reader. Recommended for fans of high stakes heist stories, found family, and complex family dynamics.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

And here we go for part 2 of this saga! Once again, we join Ross as she and her friends compete in another Gambit. This time...she's fighting for her life. Hijinks ensue and we get more chemistry from Devroe and Ross. I definitely enjoyed Thieves' Gambit more, but Heist Royale does not disappoint.

I absolutely loved this - I thought it was a great follow up to the first one - once again I was enthralled the entire time

In this high-stakes, high drama sequel to Thieves’ Gambit, Ross must find a way to out-heist the boy who betrayed her to protect her family—and her heart.

This was an excellent sequel. I really enjoyed it, though maybe not quite as much as the first one.

Loved this!! And loved that it tied up a *bit* more nicely than the first one did and didn’t leave on as big of a cliffhanger! I hope there’s more to see what’s next for the organization and the Ross family!

It is not often that sequels live up to the first title in a series, and this one did! Kayvion Lewis did a great job at creating tension between the main characters as well as the dramatic tension of the plot lines. I really liked the choices Lewis had the main character make, very in line with the choices of actual teenagers. Lewis made the main character even more vulnerable in this book, which I really appreciated. Overall great read!

This novel is a thrilling ride, blending high-stakes action with moments of heartfelt connections! This story is fast paced and will keep you on the edge of your seat. The clever plot weaves together surprises that will leave you guessing until the final page. This book is a captivating adventure you won’t want to put down. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

I love the fast pass of this series. Casino heists are been my favorite kind of heists. I'm very intrigued about the movies they used for examples. I really hope they continue the story and make another book. I would love a Novella with Heart or for his to come back.

The adventures continue in this sequel to Thieves Gambit. Ross must team up with some friends and compete against others in a high stakes contest to see who will control the organization. When her mom joins the team, Ross has mixed feelings, but the only way to keep her family safe is to win. With Devroe and his mom on the other team, will Ross get a happy ending or just an ending? This book is great for teens that love heist stories with strong friend groups and a little romance.

Thank you to Kayvion Lewis, Penguin Group Penguin Young Readers Group/Nancy Paulsen Books, and NetGalley for an eARC of Heist Royale!

I was so excited to get an ARC of this book! After reading Thieve's Gambit, I couldn't wait to jump into Heist Royale. This book was just as action packed as the first one and Ross, Devroe, and crew were just as entertaining. I was nervous some of the key characters from book 1 would get cut in this book, but Lewis brought back my favorites in the prefect way.

Heist Royale is a quick read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Our favorite characters get into even more sticky situations and their solutions to get out of them are creative and entertaining.

I would have loved to see more interaction and development for Devroe and Ross' relationship. They seemed to patch things up a bit too quickly without enough interaction/time to truly come to a solution. Even with this flaw, the book was amazing.

This is definitely a great read for anyone who was a fan of The Inheritance Games, Hunger Games, Maze Runner or any other action-packed YA series.

4.5/5 stars rounded up.

Read book one first..
After the events of the previous book, Ross and her newfound friends along with one exasperating boy who continually flirts with her.. and did I mention he won the prize of a wish in the previous gambit and his mother wants nothing more than to see Ross and her entire family wiped off the face of the earth.. Well,l all that makes her feelings for Devroe quite complicated.
Now a new game is pitting friend against friend in the bid for a new leader, and Ross' mom is back in the picture making things even more complicated than she thought possible.
Heist Royale is fast-paced from beginning to end, with family drama, boy drama, high stakes, and new impossible missions that have everyone's adrenaline hopping. Including my own.
I was hooked from the beginning and was thoroughly entertained until the ending, which was perfect.

This was a great sequel. I liked that it picked up right where the first book left off. The characters were developed quite nicely here, and I enjoyed the journey Ross and her friends took throughout the story. I think the duology closed off nicely, and the entire book was full of action, twists, and turns. I did think some of the tension and the romance between Ross and Devroe were missing. The heists were really well done, and I enjoyed the different settings of this book. Overall, this was a quick, enjoyable read. Thank you to Penguin teen for the ARC!

I loved the first book in this series, The Thieves Gambit, and Heist Royale kept the action going. It was fun to see Ross and Devroe flirt but challenge each other and I was glad her other friendships from the first book endured as well.

The spy action, mysteries, and gambling cons were all intricate and fast-paced. I couldn’t put the book down. I look forward to the next book in the series! I highly recommend this for teens!

I enjoyed the first book and was excited to see this sequel. It took place not long after the first one and was still full of angst. I felt for Devroe stuck between the girl he likes and loyalty to his mother. Ross is doing her best to keep everyone who betrayed her at bay, even her mother. Until a series of events leaves them stuck in another gambit, this one with certain death waiting for the losing team. This book was full of action and heists, romance and angst. And a revolving game of who can you trust. While the book left us in a much more solid place I wouldn’t be disappointed to see more books in this series because I would love to see Ross continue to grow and combine her amazing heist skills with the empathy she is slowly letting loose into the world.

Excellent sequel. Continuing the story of Ross and Devore and their crew from Thieves Gambit. Tasked with working for the agency who ran the game and keeping her family safe from Devroe’s unclaimed wish, Ross gets roped into trying t take down Count to earn her freedom once and for all. A wild ride from start to finish.