Thieves' Gambit

This book was INSANELY good! I don’t know what i expected but it surpassed all my expectations. I ADORED it! The main character has my heart, and I think the relationships with the side characters developed beautifully. It was filled with heartwarming moments and heart pounding thrills, as-well as being soooo fast-paced and very quick and easy to read. I got hooked instantly, and read it in less than a day! On top of all that, the twists, turns and betrayals were the cherry on the cake, and are what pushed this book into the 5 star rating. This book is a must read, and I would 100% recommend picking this up when it’s released!

Oh my god, what a ride! I dont think my eyes have ever flown across the pages of a book so fast before, my eyes have got whiplash! I was that on the edge of my seat, I couldn’t stop reading. Especially towards the end of the book, I don’t think I could have put it down if world war three started outside my window.

Everything about this book was just geared towards capturing my attention and making sure it was kept there. On each phase of the Gambit, I was enraptured and eager to find out how it was going to play. The whole set up of the plot was just amazing and I can’t remember the last time I was that feverishly obsessed with a book and not being able to peg what was going to happen.

Sometimes you get a faint inkling about how things will end, but nope. Not with this one! I was completely bowled over by the twists and turns and like I said, I seriously couldn’t read it fast enough. It was entertainment personified from start to finish and I was so sad to finish it (but also relieved because I would not settle and resume life until the end of the book had been consumed). Safe to say I will very eagerly be awaiting the follow up for this one as gah, that ending! Wow and wow again.

Wow this was a rollercoaster!!

We follow a girl called Rosalyn who is a thief with her mother, she wants more from life but is trapped in her mums shadow.

She finds out she’s been entered into the worlds biggest thieving competition and we follow her journey through this competition.

It was amazing to read how the other competitors had different talents and strengths and whether they would trust one another or use each other just to get through the task at hand.

The twists and turns were brilliant and I really hope there will be a second book!

I have never read anything with this plot idea before, I loved how unique it was.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the advance reader copy.

I was very intrigued by the premise of this story and am glad to say it delivered.
We follow Ross a young woman who is in a thief family and is trying to go live her life. On the way, there are some hijinks from the get go and she has to enter a competition to win a wish.
This is all in the first quarter of the book. It only gets better from there.

The book is full of schemes, plots, and of course things being stolen.
Overall a great book and I imagine a great start to a series.

This YA book was a great read that raced through and kept you guessing on its development arc…. I’m still reeling at such a cliffhanger ending, without any real closure there must be a book 2 coming our way and I can’t wait!
Rosalyn is our young thief from a cutthroat infamous family of thieves and her whole life has been about the business until she decides it’s time for change but is it?
Kind of a young persons oceans 11 challenge crossed with The inheritance games series

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

This was such an interesting read! I found myself so engrossed in the story, the characters had such incredible arcs, and I can't wait to follow this author's journey!

Loved this book. Exciting and clever. The plots is twisty turny and there's some smouldering romance bubbling away under the surface. Will definitely read the next in the series.

Didnt know what to expect from this one as it's a new to me author but what a fun fantasy story!!! I really enjoyed it and will definitely read more from the author in the future

This YA heist thriller was fun as hell! It was thoroughly entertaining, fast paced and surprisingly unpredictable. The minute I thought I knew where the story was going, it threw you in the opposite direction. It reminded me of Ocean's Eleven with a touch of Now You See Me. It contains a diverse cast of characters each with their own secrets and incentives. I loved watching rivalries unravel, but I would have appreciated to know more about the background of the competitors.

Thieves Gambit is full of misdirection and a jaw dropping finale that I thought was absolutely brilliant. That being said, I still have a lot of questions regarding the mysterious members behind the Thieves' Gambit. What's the goal of this corrupt organisation and who is pulling the strings behind the curtain? I hope the next book provides us with a little more depth and even higher stakes!

{AD|GIFTED} It's no surprise this book has been optioned for a film as it is the perfect material for it. International heists, betrayal and family drama, romance, friendship and a cutthroat competition run by a shadowy organisation. The action scenes would translate so well to a visual medium and it's easy to see why this book has been compared to Ocean's Eleven.

I binge-read it in one night as the action kept me turning the pages wondering what twist would come next. I think this is the first in a duology and the ending certainly suggests there is more to come in Ross's story following her recent betrayals. I think this is the perfect summer read for teenagers looking for a little drama and plenty of thrills.

I absolutely loved this one. A heist competition. Packed with morally grey characters who you can't help rooting for.

Thieves Gambit is fast paced, packed with drama, betrayals and shocking reveals.

Brilliant plot. I absolutely loved this one.

I really enjoyed this twisty YA thriller.

Rosalyn Quest lives in a villa in the Bahamas with her mother and aunt. Homeschooled she has no friends of her own age, her one attempt at friendship years ago ending in betrrayal. It's safer that way, after all, thieves can't trust anyone and Ross belongs to a legendary thief dynasty. She would just like to use her skills for something else, something normal, like gymnastics or cheer, something with other people her age. Which is why she has hatched a plan to escape just for a little while. But when her plan backfires and her mother is kidnapped Ross has no choice but to accept her invitation to join the Thieves' Gambit. If she wins, her wish will be granted and her mother freed. Losing is not an option. But she's not the only entrant with everything to lose and her fellow competitors include her childhood nemesis and a boy who seems determined to break through all her barriers.

Fiendish and dangerous, the competition whisks Ross all over the globe. testing her courage and ingenuity in a series of daring heists and challenges. As the competiton progresses she finds herself having to work closely with her fellow thieves and worse, starts to like them. But with the stakes so high, is anyone who they seem and can Ross trust her instincts - or her heart?

Ingenious, original and fun. Highly recommended.

Thieves' Gambit is a fun YA thriller following young master thieves. For fans of heists and con artists, this book is a great one. Our protagonist Ross enters into a cutthroat competition of multiple stages of thieving, deceiving and doing whatever it takes to win. It is fast paced and high stakes, making it a lot of fun to read. Like any good con story, each job includes twists that are hinted at but keep you guessing until it's finally revealed how they pull it off.

The characters were nuanced and likeable, particularly Ross. She grew up in a notorious family of thieves, manipulated and isolated, which makes it hard for her to trust her fellow thieves and form friendships for the first time. The ending comes in a dramatic rush. Events are wrapped up nicely, but it hints at so much more to come and I would really enjoy returning to this world to see what happens next in Ross' life.

Thieves' Gambit is already set to become a film and after reading I can absolutely see why. There is a very cinematic style to the writing, which I think will translate well to the big screen, as well as a lot of high octane moments which will make for exciting sequences.

The main character, Rosalyn Quest, is well crafted and develops throughout, unlearning past behaviours as she learns that maybe the ways she has been taught aren't necessarily the ways that are right for her. She has priorities, and a clear drive and focus, which means potential distractions and her handling of them make for compelling reading.

There are also some really great side characters, some more fleshed out than others, and I certainly get the sense that almost any of them would be able to hold a story of their own rather than just simply being there to prop up Rosalyn's.

With some exciting and unpredictable twists and turns, I found this to be a thoroughly enjoyable read and it's definitely one I'd recommend. Whether or not there will be a sequel I’m not sure, but the ending definitely leaves it open for that to happen and I will gladly pick it up if it does! I am also very much looking forward to the movie, whenever that may be, and will absolutely be booking tickets to go and watch it!

Thank you to Simon and Schuster for allowing me to read an ARC of this in exchange for an honest review.

Thieves' Gambit is due for release on 26th September and is currently available for pre-order.

Thieves Gambit is an enjoyable romp across continents as the tale tracks the progress of the world’s best thieves, taken from the aristocracy of crime families. It is a page turner, looking at how trust (or lack of it) shapes relationships.

Well this was a whole load of fun that’s for sure and I can well understand why it’s already set to become a film. Where do I start hmm ? Ok first it’s a fast paced YA heist type story ( think Oceans 11 / Six of Crows )mixed with an almost Hunger Games level of competition as these characters each compete for something each of them is desperate to win.
Our protagonist is Ross who is trying to raise enough money to save her mum but their family to my mind are pretty messed up. Ross wants to be independent but in this world of dynasties composed of thieves it’s just not happening and now here she is facing off against her contemporaries in a no holds barred race. Rivals or friends who is a girl to trust ?
I loved this idea and heartily recommend getting this book. It’s full of twists and turns and definitely high octane when it comes to action. Why a four not five ? I had kind of guessed something so I struggled at the end to suspend belief as everything just suddenly happened and the ending left me dissatisfied somewhat. Would I read the follow up ? That dear reader is a huge yes because I loved the characters and really need to know what happens next !
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Trust no-one but yourself. As a thief, this is Ross' number one rule, a rule that has left her without purpose or friends. She is determined to change this but in doing so, puts her mother's life at risk. The only way to help her mother is to participate in the Thieves Gambit, a competition to end all competitions.
This is a brilliant and engaging YA read by @Kayvionlewis, which explores the themes of friendship, trust and betrayal. Its full of unexpected twists and turns which kept me turning the pages - so much so, I devoured this in one sitting. The ending left the door open for a sequel so fingers crossed as I would love to find out more about Ross and her team.

Thieves’ Gambit centres around a competition in which thieves compete in different challenges to win the chance to wish for anything. This book felt like a combination of Squid Game and La Casa de Papel (Money Heist).

I’m absolutely obsessed with this book! It was so fast paced and utterly addictive. The plot was so engaging and the various plot twists had my jaw on the floor. The characters were all really interesting and I loved the genius schemes they put together throughout the phases of the gambit. I desperately need a sequel to this book ASAP!

Overall, this was an incredibly entertaining, fast-paced read and I can definitely see this book going viral!

We're thrust into Ross's world right off the bat. She comes from a family of thieves, living in the Bahamas. She wants a normal life so badly that she ignores a mysterious message about a thieving competition and jumps for joy when she's accepted into a gymnastics summer camp. But things take a turn when, on a subsequent job, her mother is kidnapped with a billion-dollar ransom on her head. The only way to get the money is to enter the Thieves' Gambit, a competition where there can only be one winner.
Ross has to win.
She also can't trust anyone.

I was hooked from the beginning!! Super fast read!! Swallowed me up!!
I fell in love with the characters! The plot! The twists! The suspense! I loved it all!!! I’m hoping the ending is leaving room for a second book!
I could not put this book down. I needed to know what was gonna happen, who when and why everything was going down!

Thanks to netgalley and Penguin Teen for providing me with this ARC!!

It was super fun, very catching and intense, fast paced and full of actions - overall, it was awesome and I really felt like I was watching a movie (and so happy it'll be a movie, can't wait to watch it for real!).

I feel like I can't say much without any spoilers, so it's hard to give a real review... But I loved all characters, they dynamic between all of them, being during a duo talk but also during group stuff. The heist/targets/missions were risky, intense, and always wondering how they'd do it - the way everything was explained and how it happened was really captivating and impressive. I kind of guessed some little plot twist but I wasn't expecting such an ending, which is pretty rare for that kind of YA books! It ends on its own, but I do hope, when this book will have its success, we'll get a sequel because it has potential for more while still wrapping the thieves' gambit.

The ONLY downside, hence why it's more a 4.5 instead of a full 5 stars, is that during a lot of scenes, it felt like it would have been more suited if the characters were around 25 years old instead of 17, it felt less true and possible. But that's personal.

This was so much better than i expected.

Did anyone use to watch Hustle? This is a YA book version! Fast paced, exciting, love interest, friend or enemy? it had it all.

Will be looking out for the next in the series.....there has to be a next!

Entertaining, fast paced, high stakes and filled with twists and turns, this was an excellent YA read. The storyline is perfectly realised for cinematic release, which is probably why it's already been optioned for film, based on a quick google. Ross is an interesting and likeable main character, utilising her skills as master thief and escape planning extraordinaire, in a bid to become champion of the thieves gambit and pay an extortionate ransom for her mother's safety. The way her guilt is used throughout, along with her Mum's favourite saying that you "can't trust anyone but a Quest", explains Ross' motivations and decision making excellently. and I'm greatly looking forward to the next book!