Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This an exciting and entertaining read for a middle grade reader. I had my 11 year old son read it and he said it held his attention and he looks forward to reading the sequel,

Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with a digital ARC of this title via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this young adult book. It was clever, creative, and a lot of fun. If you are a fan of the Inheritance Games series, I think you will really enjoy this title. I would recommend this to friends of all ages.

“You are invited to participate in this year’s Thieves’ Gambit.”

Thieves’ Gambit follows a young girl named Ross who comes from the world-renowned thieving family, the Quests. Each member of her family is well immersed in their lifestyle; stealing is in their blood. However, Ross is not as enchanted by this life as her family is. So, in order to leave thieving behind, Ross does what she does best and makes an escape plan. Things don’t go to plan, though, and her mother ends up kidnapped. When she is offered a spot in the Thieves’ Gambit, a high stakes competition between teenage thieves, Ross might be able to get her mother back with the grand prize—a wish. But, to win, she must beat both her childhood nemesis and the charming boy who seems to give her just as much attention as he does the Gambit.

Kayvion Lewis’ novel surprised me in all the right ways. Thieves’ Gambit has witty, lovable characters and a high stakes plot that make this a compelling read. Each character has a unique and diverse background, which plays well into the different tactics and skills that they possess and bring into the Gambit. Ross is easy to like, and her thoughts are understandable and relatable, which makes her the perfect narrator. Each new task of the competition is more thrilling than the last, and the added tensions between Ross and her nemesis, Noelia, are an excellent source of conflict that add depth to the plot of the story. Noelia’s character is sneaky and is willing to do anything to make sure Ross doesn’t win, even to the point of sabotage. The budding relationship between Ross and Devroe, the charming competitor who has his eyes set on both Ross and the wish, will keep readers on their toes, unsure of what words are true or false from the mouth of the teenage con artist with hidden motives. I found this dynamic to be a fresh take, and it fit well into Lewis’ plot. I was completely engaged through the entire novel, and once I started, I couldn’t put it down. The ending was excellent, and the multiple twists left me excited to read the sequel. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!

If I'm being honest I thought this book was going to be a cheap version of the inheritance games series however I am happy to say I was wrong. This book had such a good pace and an amazing storyline. I enjoyed every minute of this book and can't wait to see if there will be a sequel. 🤞😉 This book gets ⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me!!

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This was so good!! 🤩 It was kind of like The Brothers Hawthorne but with thieves! Huge thank you to NetGalley and Kayvion Lewis for sending me a copy! Book 2, HEIST ROYALE, is releasing NOV 12 💥 Stay tuned for my ARC review 😉

Ross is from a family of trained thieves, but after things go terribly wrong, she joins a dangerous game where she has to pull off insane heists against her other competitors.

The pacing was thrilling, and there was never a boring moment. I was always on the edge of my seat to see what would be next—who would betray who, and how would they pull off the heist?

The characters were well-developed, and you never knew who to really trust. The twists were crazy, the minor romance subplot was cute, and I just really enjoyed the whole thing!

If you like YA reads and thrilling heists, you’ve got to read this!

Ah, well, my dear reader, imagine a tale similar to The Inheritance Games, full of twists and turns that would even leave the Pink Panther—on edge. The main character, is a strong female of color, who can run with the best of the best. And maybe outsmarts some of those that are deemed the upper echelon of thievery aka the best of the best whose who are kings and queens of the underground. its intriguing to see behind the mask lies into the mind of thieves, oh, quite intriguing, wouldn’t you say? But, what happens when in the course of saving someone you fall for one of the competition how far would you go to save the one you love ? Mon dieu! An international competition ensues, with mind games and plot twist this book will not leave you bored but there is a cliff hanger you are warned as there is a part 2 in this caper quest for sure. Answers we must get.

Oh my gosh - I LOVED Thieves' Gambit. It is such a fun book with an amazing cast of characters. I could not put this book down, and read it in one sitting. I loved the theming of the book and storytelling. The author does a great job, and I cannot wait for the next book!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group for providing a copy to review.

An interesting concept with the added bonus of a complex mother daughter relationship. The cover art is what grabbed my attention!

Read this book and immediately bought it for my sister as a present.
Rosalyn and Devroe were absolutely hilarious. The humor, banter and sparks of romance.
Also this book is filled with action, so you won't get bored at all and also honestly wouldn't want to put it down.
Looking forward to the second book in hopes it will be as good as the first.
I can recommend it to anyone who enjoyed The inheritance games, the naturals, this book kills. It just fits in my opinion.

Thank you Netgalley and Penguin for the chance to read Thieves' gambit by Kayvion Lewis. This is the 1st book in a new YA series, and is a definite read for anyone who loved The inheritance game series. Ross Quest ends up entering a dangerous game Thieves' gambit in order to save her mother. The Quest family is a notorious thieving family, and Ross has been taught to trust no one. Now she must rely on others in order to make it through the levels in the game. Lots of twist left me on the edge of my seat. This book was published last year, and the 2nd book, is being published soon.

Wow, this book was so awesome! I absolutely love books like this. Inheritance Games meets Ocean’s 11, I was hooked from the start!

Ross is my hero (I mean, I don’t want to be a thief but she’s super cool)! All the characters are smart and conniving and out for themselves. But again, very cool. Trust no one.

I can’t even begin to summarize this book for fear of spoilers but it was quite the ride. Win the gambit and get a wish. I loved the twists and turns and the “who can you trust” vibe. The suspense and action does not stop once! I loved every second.

Book two will be just as good and I can’t wait. HEIST ROYALE releases November 12th.

Thank you to the publisher for the NetGalley approval.

I loved this book! I could not stop reading it and it's definitely one of my favorite books this year, and I read a lot! Get ready for action packed adventure as a group of teens set off in a competition to be the best thief and beat all the others to win the opportunity to have a wish granted. Our FMC is a POC who comes from a family famous for being some of the best thieves in the business. Due to some unfortunate circumstances she finds herself in need of 1 billion dollars, and the Thieves' Gambit seems the only way to get that much money in time. She's been told all her life to only ever trust family, but now she's put in a position where she may have to trust and rely on other thieves in order to achieve her goal. There are so many twists and turns in this book, you won't be able to put it down. I've heard it's supposed to be made into a movie and I really hope it does, because this is a story made for the big screen. I can't wait to read the next book in this series!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

We start out with a lot of excitement and I was flipping pages pretty fast to see what was going to happen.
I really liked our main character and it was easy to relate to her and want the things she wanted. When we got introduced to all the other characters I think the author did a good job of describing them and giving them enough differences so I could easily separate who was who. I don't typically love having a big cast of characters, but in this case, I actually found myself enjoying it.
The story was very fast paced and the breakdowns of how they were going to pull of a heist were exciting and seemed realistic. I think the author did a great job with that, because it could have very easily been a bit boring, but I didn't find that to be the case at all.
I loved the mystery our main character's mom held, I think it gave the story something extra to be focused on.
The flip that occurs at the end threw me completely for a loop and I was left with my mouth hanging open!
I would definitely recommend this one, thank you netgalley for my arc copy my opinions are my own.

When Ross Quest realizes that she needs a break from her family and their thieving ways, she hatches a plan to escape for the summer. But that plan is ruined when her mom is kidnapped and she must enter a game of Thieves to bring her back. Her trust issues coupled with her desire to save her mother and the guilt over trying to leave is too much for her, but will she end up with friends or will she end up winning the gambit? Because a thief can’t be trustworthy and good at the same time.

Definitely one of the better books I have read on netgalley. I knew as soon as I read the first line that this authors voice meshed with the writing style I like to read. I honestly don't even know where to begin with this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat like oh my gosh what's going to happen, literally the entire book. Once I even had to take a break because of the anxiety. There are a couple twists at the end which I always appreciate and if there is a second book, I bet you it will be half romance. Lovers to enemies to lovers. I like relationship between our MC and her mother a lot; not all mothers are perfect and it's great to see that portrayed for once. Minus our big three, the other competitors weren't fleshed out a lot and I didn't find myself really caring about them. I loved all the thieving and heist action but there was just something, one thing, keeping it from five stars from me. I'm not sure what it is but I know I was waiting for it. But I highly recommend this book!

This is a fast paced story that has Ross one of the main characters trying to navigate dangerous heists along with some relationships. The characters in this story are interested and you’ll find yourself rooting for one maybe?
The plot that this story takes you on will have you wondering and guessing up to the end unless you figure it out before
This is geared as a YA book but I think it’s for anyone 12 & up
Thank,you netgalley

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers Group and Nancy Paulsen Books for the Digital Copy of this book!

This YA heist thriller was so fun and I didn’t want it to end! I loved playing the game right along with Ross and her friends to see how things would turn out. The characters were fun and the heists kept you at the edge of your seat. The last third of the book was so fast paced I couldn’t stop and didn’t know where things were going to turn next! I can’t wait for the next installment and hope I can get an advanced copy of it because I just want to know what happens next!

Thank you NetGalley and Kayvion Lewis for the ARC of Thieves’ Gambit!! It was a little slow to get into but once the story grabbed, you are locked in! Such an amazing read!! Cannot wait for more by Kayvion!!

4.5 stars! Thank you to NetGalley, Nancy Paulsen Books, and Penguin Young Readers Group for this advanced copy! You can pick up Thieves' Gambit now.

I loved this thrilling heist novel! Ross Quest was a fantastic lead with the smarts and skills to work around some truly harrowing thieving trials. Her arc was phenomenal as she built friendships after living an isolated life and realized that her mother didn't always (if ever) have her best interests at heart. While I did see the ending coming, I didn't anticipate all of it, and I'm curious where Ross's relationships will go in the next book and if she's ready for all that may be asked of her.

If you love the found family vibes of Six of Crows or the puzzle-solving of The Inheritance Games, I bet you'll get a kick out of this one!

I just finished reading “Thieves’ Gambit” by Kayvion Lewis, and I am absolutely blown away! This book is an exhilarating ride from start to finish. The plot is packed with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat, and the characters are so well-developed and intriguing.

The story follows a young, talented thief who gets caught up in a high-stakes competition where the prize is more than just money—it’s freedom. Lewis’s writing is sharp and immersive, making it easy to get lost in the world of heists and deception. The protagonist’s cleverness and resourcefulness are truly inspiring, and I found myself rooting for them every step of the way.

One of the things I loved most about this book is the intricate plot. Just when you think you have everything figured out, another twist comes along to surprise you. The pacing is perfect, with just the right amount of action and suspense to keep you hooked. Plus, the moral dilemmas and the exploration of trust and loyalty add depth to the story.

If you’re looking for a book that will keep you guessing and leave you wanting more, “Thieves’ Gambit” is a must-read. Kayvion Lewis has crafted a masterful tale of intrigue and adventure that you won’t be able to put down. Highly recommend!