I loved this high stakes, fast moving adventure. Ross is so fun and so sad. I wish that her mother didn't poison her mind like that growing up and makes me wonder how her Gambit went....I'm a little nervous/excited to see how this 1 year long "partnership" will go with all the hurt feelings and backstabbing on everyone's part.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC and can't wait for the next installment.

Rosalyn is part of a notorious family of thieves. No heist is too big for the legendary Quests. Ross is ready to take a break and have a life with real friends though. When her mom gets kidnapped on the heist she was plotting to use as her escape, suddenly all her plans change. Ross is thrust into the Thieves’ Gambit in an effort to win the final prize and her mom’s freedom. In some ways she is going to get what she was seeking—being forced to work with peers and learn who is friend and who is foe, especially after running into an old rival. The romance is teased, but is negligible to the point of the story for the first part of this duet. The intrigue of the challenges presented to the players is the real highlight here. The tension those setups create all culminate in a a cliffhanger that was both predictable and also not, leaving me eager to dive into book two.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was an exciting thrill ride from the start. 17 year old Ross Quest has been molded from very young in the family business. She is a master thief but wants to enjoy the life of a normal 17year old kid. After Ross’s mother is captured She must take part in the Thieves Gambit in order to get money to free her mother. I absolutely loved the characters and the pacing of the story. With action on almost every page as a reader you can’t help but read it in one seating.

Ross Quest was just trying to get a glimpse of normalcy. She wanted to join a summer program. She wanted to make friends. She never would have predicated that her attempted escape would lead to her mother's capture. With her mother kidnapped, Ross will do anything to get her back. Even participate in the Thieves' Gambit.

This book was incredible! The plot twist was insane. From the very beginning, it seemed easy to guess what would happen. That was DEFINITELY not the case. Every word was so well written.

I would like to thank @netgalley, @PenguinTeen, and @kayvionclewis for the opportunity to read this book!

Seventeen-year-old Ross Quest is a master thief, longing to leave the family business and have a normal life. But when her escape plans fall apart, leaving her mother in danger, she enters the Thieves’ Gambit, a heist competition where the winner gets one wish—which could save her mom. Her family motto is to trust no one, but she’ll have to make alliances if she’s to have any chance of winning…

This was a fast-paced YA heist novel, full of competitive characters that kept me guessing who to trust. I was glad to see some genuine alliances as well as rivalries. The heists were clever and interesting, and the shifting alliances added several twists.

Ross and Devroe’s banter was light and flirty, but the moments of vulnerability hooked me into their relationship. Her hangups about trust were believable based on her isolated upbringing, reinforced by her check-ins with her family during the heists.

While I predicted a few twists and betrayals, I didn’t see the final dark reveals coming.

I binged this in a day and can’t wait to read my ARC of book two!

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Teen for the ARC.

This book started out as 2 stars. I was a little bored in the beginning, but as it progressed it got more interesting. I liked the character development between Ross and Noelia. I was not expecting all the plot twists that happened at the end and it broke my heart for Ross. What she discovered at the end would shatter my world as it does for her. I’m excited how the story progresses in the next book. The romance was good enemies to lovers to enemies. Overall I think it would be a 3.5 for me.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kayvion Lewis, and Penguin Group for providing the ebook. Thieves Gambit is an exhilarating, action-packed thriller that immediately draws you in with its high stakes and intense world-building. With clear Hunger Games vibes, the story takes readers on a wild ride, full of twists, tension, and unexpected turns. The fast-paced plot keeps you on the edge of your seat, while the complex characters and high drama add layers to the adventure. I couldn't put it down! The world Kayvion Lewis has created is rich and immersive, and I’m eagerly anticipating the next installment. If you love a thrilling, heart-racing adventure, this one is definitely worth the read!

I really enjoyed this book! It was a captivating read that held my attention from start to finish. The story was well-paced, and the characters felt real and engaging. I’m grateful to the publisher for providing an early copy—it was a pleasure to read!

Thieves' Gambit started off strong but quickly lost its momentum for me. The fast-paced nature of the story felt like a series of events more than a fully realized narrative, resulting in my lack of any emotional connection to the characters. The plot was predictable and the stakes disappointingly low, making it hard to stay invested in the heists, which often felt staged and uneventful.

While some characters had potential, they mostly came off as one-dimensional, with the Ross' supposed expertise in thievery overshadowed by moments of incompetence. The pacing varies suuuper dramatically; some sections dragged on, and I skimmed unapologetically. Though it likely resonate with younger audiences, other older readers might find it lacking in the complexity and excitement typical of a good thriller. Overall, Thieves' Gambit was a missed opportunity to create a gripping heist story.

Thank you to Kayvion Lewis, Penguin Group, and NetGalley for an arc of Thieves' Gambit!

I absolutely could NOT stop reading this book! I finished it in just over a day. A mix of Inheritance Games and Ocean's 11, I was roped in from the first chapter.

I enjoyed the diversity of the characters and the fact that the thieves competing in the gambit came from all over the world.

I loved Ross's back story and truly felt for her. The competition was obviously so tough because it was a great opportunity to make friends, but her instincts were telling her to not trust anyone. I liked how we saw her character arc go from apprehensive to working with the others as a team.

The twists at the end of the book had me on the edge of my seat and led me to dive right into the next book. Not sure if this is going to just be a duet or a triology, but I could read about the antics of these characters all day!

5 Stars!

It was a cute, YA heist book. i enjoyed it for what it was and I think it fits a good niche. I am excited to read book two and continue the story.

SPOILERS. This was really good… I have a note in my calendar to nab the next one in the series when it comes out. I hate to compare books, but I somehow read two heist books back to back, soooo… I guess it’s happening.
This one was better written than Heiress Takes All, but I want to read the sequel to that one, so the author did something right!
The book description likens TG to a mash up with Oceans Eleven. I don’t agree. Heiress Takes All had a more Oceans Eleven feel with a crew of people with individual talents coming together to pull off a heist. This one had a more Hunger Games feel with all the people involved being against each other for one prize (although there was some working together in the end). That being said, I do feel like the author is setting up book 2 to be more collaborative, with many of the competitors ending up liking each other by the end of the book. Anyway, plenty of drama at the end of the book is setting up the next one to be an awesome ride.
Basically, great book, kept me hooked.

Ross Quest comes from a family of thieves. They travel the world completing jobs for customers acquiring others' belongings. Until a heist goes wrong her mother is captured. Ross will do anything to get her back, including joining this year's "Thieves Gambit" competition where the winner gets to make a wish. Will Ross be able to complete the Gambit and save her mom?

This was a great book! This YA novel had a little bit of everything; romance, deception, and many twists and turns that kept me guessing. And it ended on a cliffhanger, leaving me excited for the next book!

The Inheritance Games meets Ocean's Eleven in this cinematic heist thriller where a cutthroat competition brings together the world's best thieves and one thief is playing for the highest stakes of all: her mother's life.

At only seventeen years old, Ross Quest is already a master thief, especially adept at escape plans. Until her plan to run away from her legendary family of thieves takes an unexpected turn, leaving her mother's life hanging in the balance.

In a desperate bid, she enters the Thieves' Gambit, a series of dangerous, international heists where killing the competition isn't exactly off limits, but the grand prize is a wish for anything in the world--a wish that could save her mom. When she learns two of her competitors include her childhood nemesis and a handsome, smooth-talking guy who might also want to steal her heart, winning the Gambit becomes trickier than she imagined.

Ross tries her best to stick to the family creed: trust no one whose last name isn't Quest. But with the stakes this high, Ross will have to decide who to con and who to trust before time runs out. After all, only one of them can win.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this novel.

This was a great adventure. Honor among thieves, not this time. This story had thieves competing against each other for money and a year of thief jobs. Only the elite and best thieves are invited.

I Really enjoyed this group of thieves contest. Found it to be exciting and entertaining. The ending threw me off a bit. I wasn't sure I really liked how it ended at all. But the rest of the book is solid.

Thank you, netgalley, for an ARC for my review. invited.

A fun fast paced heist for fans of movies like Oceans 11. I like a good YA book and am excited to see if this ends up becoming a movie. If you like a good heist you'll like this book! Can't wait for the rest of the series

Ocean’s 11 meets Inheritance Games in this high stakes gambit. Twists and turns everywhere. Completely unpredictable. Don’t trust anyone. Now onto Heist Royale!

This book is a thrilling mix of heists, twists, and intense competition, centering on a game where the winner’s ultimate desire is granted. Entering without much prior knowledge made the plot’s surprises and betrayals even more captivating, especially with the challenge of guessing each character’s true motives.

Ross, the main character, is strong, smart, and cautious with her trust. Devroe, another intriguing character, reveals only parts of himself, suggesting more depth in a possible sequel. While not romance-focused, the story explores each character’s growth and ambition. The ending, with two unexpected betrayals, left me eager for more.

The premise is so interesting, but the romance was lacking and the overall writing was subpar. I personally would skip unless you’re really in the mood for a mediocre heist. Received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was much more cut throat then I imagined. I'm not surprised its already being developed into a movie. In all honesty, I feel like this actually may make a better movie than it was a book.

I enjoyed the book but at times there was a lot going on and I found myself zoning out. However, I did finish it and I'm glad I did!

At only seventeen years old, Ross Quest is already a master thief, especially adept at escape plans. Until her plan to run away from her legendary family of thieves takes an unexpected turn, leaving her mother’s life hanging in the balance.

In a desperate bid, she enters the Thieves’ Gambit, a series of dangerous, international heists where killing the competition isn’t exactly off limits, but the grand prize is a wish for anything in the world—a wish that could save her mom. When she learns two of her competitors include her childhood nemesis and a handsome, smooth-talking guy who might also want to steal her heart, winning the Gambit becomes trickier than she imagined.

I really enjoyed this heist story! I don't normally read YA, but the blurb grabbed me. It was a little slow paced in some spots, but overall a great story with enough twists and turns to keep me turning pages!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!