Thieves’ Gambit is a fun, fast-paced read that feels like Ocean’s 11 meets a YA heist novel. The concept is clever, and the action keeps things moving. I liked the high-stakes competition and all the twists along the way.

While I wish there had been a little more depth to the characters and relationships, it was still an entertaining ride for fans of smart schemes and thrillers with a twist.

Solid 3 1/2 stars for me

I mostly read this because it was compared to The Inheritance Games and I loved that series and wanted to read more books like that one. I thought that the story was good and had no major issues with characters or plot I just felt like when I picked it up I enjoyed what I was reading but once I put it down I wasn't hurrying to pick it back up.

Thieves Gambit has a mix of genres including romance, YA Action and mystery. Expect a thieves gambit competition and quests. So, there are nine teenager thieves and they are competing with each other. Other thieves just want fame but Ross’s reason for entering the competition is different from them. Would you enter thieves gambit if the prize is wish for anything in the world? Well one of competitor is Ross’s nemesis while other is the handsome man . I liked author’s writing and the book was engaging.

Thanks to the Publisher

The Quest family is famous for their high-end thieving business. Unfortunately for seventeen year old Ross Quest, her family's line of work means that she isn't allowed to go to school or hang out with anyone outside of her mom and her aunt, since no one but family can be trusted. When their latest job goes south, Ross must suddenly find a way to secure one billion dollars. Desperate, she joins the Thieves' Gambit, a thieving competition for teenagers where the winner is granted one wish without any limits. In order to save her mom's life, Ross must beat out her other competitors and come out on top.

This book captured my interest right away. Unfortunately, I had a really tough time keeping track of all of the characters, especially once Ross met her fellow competitors. The middle dragged for me, but the twists at the end made me want to read the next book in the series. The YA genre has started to become really hit or miss for me, so I think younger readers may be a lot more invested in this story than I was, especially during the parts where I got a little bored. Overall, this was a pretty good heist-packed book for summer!

3.5 stars, rounded up

Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group/Nancy Paulsen Booksfor an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

DNF @ 29%

This is not for me. A bit too cringe, not that thrilling, and just seems exactly like so many books and movies I’ve read before. This a lot more on the younger side of the YA genre and something that maybe i would’ve enjoyed in middle school, but not as an adult.

Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin Group, and the author for a copy of this book

This book is everything—fast-paced, dangerous, high-stakes, and so addictive I literally could not put it down. Think: elite teen thieves, a deadly competition, and twists that had me gasping out loud.

Kayvion Lewis understood the assignment. The vibes are international spy meets heist movie with just the right amount of tension and romance. I’m already dreaming about the sequel.

If you love The Hunger Games, Ocean’s 8, or just want something that reads like a movie—go grab this. You’ll thank me later.

Rating 3.5

I think this would be better as an adult book. But if you suspend your disbelief and think of it like a CW show, it works just fine as a YA book. I like the characters. The romance was ok, but I liked the dynamic between Ross and Noelia more. I'm looking forward to reading the next one.

This was such a fun, quick, and intense read. So many different elements came together perfectly. I will definitely be reading more by Kayvion Lewis

This book was good! I liked it but didn’t love it. I definitely see potential in it and look forward to seeing what else the author does.

If you want a book with high stakes and diverse characters, then this is the book for you. Ross's family had one rule. Trust no one that wasn't a quest. When Ross tried to branch out and leave her mom behind, she ended up joining the Gambit instead to save her mom's life. There she comes face to face with noelia, her archenemy, and several other thieves all looking to win this year's gambit. It's simple really, win each phase and you win a wish. But when Ross starts to fall for the handsome devroe, things really take a turn. I love the high stakes feel to this book and that ending had me reeling for more. I cant wait to see what the future has in store for Ross, devroe and maybe some of the other characters!

4.25/5 stars! This book really works as a YA mystery story. It felt like a combination of Fourth Wing's competition, Hunger Games, and a comedy. I liked it a lot and it was ridiculously fast-paced. I want to see what comes next from this author.

Well this one was fun! I'm a fan of heist books in general and this one didn't let me down. It was like part Amazing Race, part Ocean's Eleven. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and seeing their relationships develop and grow throughout the book. There was plenty of action, adventure, and mystery, plus some interesting twists. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series! Give this to readers that like thrillers and heists.

I really enjoyed this one. It was hard to put down. It kept me wanting more. The characters are amazing! And I love the title and the story line. Such an amazing book!

The Thieves’ Gambit is precisely the type of book I love. It is addictive, fun, hilarious, entertaining, and unputdownable. I loved everything about it! The heists, action, mystery, and competition had me completely immersed in the story, and I loved seeing how friendships and bonds started to form between the characters! The ending had my jaw on the floor, to say the least. I can’t wait to see how this continues! This will be your alley if you're a fan of Ocean’s Eleven and the Inheritance Games.

For being a law abiding citizen, I am quite enamored by heist stories. This was an excellent addition to the genre. I appreciated the cleverness of all the thieves and their different approaches to the problems. The ending twist took me very much by surprise and I'm looking forward to the sequel.

This book is better in theory than execution. I like the premise, the characters, and the plot, but it just wasn’t quite told right for me. It felt like a rough draft. I’m planning to read the sequel and hoping it’s more engaging.

Thieves Gambit was such a fun read! I love a good heist novel and this did not disappoint! Thieves Gambit was gripping, exhilarating, and kept me guessing the whole way through! I was glad I got to receive a copy of both Thieves Gambit and Heist Royale, so I didn't have to wait to read the next one!

I love a good heist and this was certainly easy to read.

It didn’t feel like it left much to the imagination — lots of telling the reader, which I think lends itself to books with complicated layers but I do sort of like heists that leave you waiting for the next thing.

Fun relationships by the end. Took me awhile to warm up to them.

Obvious twist and a not so obvious one which was great.

I will probably read the next.

I absolutely loved this novel, the action, the mystery, and the puzzles were all amazing. This novel had me engrossed from the first page to the last page. If you enjoyed The Inheritance Games series then you should definitely pick this book up!

Thank you to Netgalley, The Author, and The Publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thieve’s Gambit
Kayvion Lewis

The Inheritance Games meets Oceans Eleven and a little Now You See Me… sign me up!

This is a young adult contemporary mystery and was a thrilling delight and adventure to read. The character development was particularly good.

A fun time reading this!