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- 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.
- 12 Years
- 8.19" x 5.43" Paperback
- 400 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Thrillers & Suspense
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About the Book
Seventeen-year-old Ross Quest, a master thief, enters the Thieves' Gambit, a competition consisting of dangerous, international heists, in order to save her mother's life.Book Synopsis
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. Now in paperback. 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.Review Quotes
Praise for Thieves' Gambit A 2025 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick
A Read with Reagan Book Club Pick
A Black Caucus American Library Association Best of the Best 2023 Pick
A 2023-2024 Colorado Blue Spruce Award Winner
A 2024 Texas Tayshas Reading List Pick
A 2024 Texas Lone Star Reading List Pick
A 2024-2025 VA Reads YA Book Selection
A 2024-2025 North Star YA Award Winner
A 2024-2025 Read for a Lifetime Selection
A 2024-2025 Green Mountain Book Award Winner
A 2024-2025 Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers Winner
A 2024-2025 Tome It List Pick
A 2024-2025 Delaware Diamonds Award Winner
A 2025 Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award Selection
"A propulsive, high-octane thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Full of breathtaking heists, complex relationships, high-stakes tension, and characters I would follow anywhere, Thieves' Gambit gripped me from the first page, and never let go. You won't want to stop reading."--Alex Aster, #1 New York Times best selling author of Lightlark "This fast-paced heist thriller is incredibly assured with a blockbuster feel." --The Guardian "Thieves' Gambit is a masterpiece! I love everything about this book from the twists and turns to the international settings and the characters. Kayvion Lewis has created a fast-paced and dramatic story that had me addicted from beginning to end."--Natasha Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea
"A fast-paced story about a cutthroat competition that brings together the world's best thieves to compete for the chance to earn a wish that could change the world, Thieves Gambit also features a fabulous, easy-to-root-for heroine at its center."--Paste Magazine
"Fans of Ocean's Eleven will enjoy Kayvion Lewis's exhilarating debut."--PopSugar "A pulse-pounding thriller... addictive."--B&N Reads "The ultimate competition between thieves tests friendships and family ties...the pacing is fast, and readers will experience the best kind of whiplash as the story moves from one heist to the next. The characters are also fully realized, and it's impossible not to root for Ross as she tries to figure out who she's meant to be. A fast-paced roller coaster of a read."--Kirkus
"Debut author Lewis illustrates a captivating push and pull narrative that centers a girl yearning for a "normal" life while navigating a dangerous game where cons and trickery are rewarded...Fresh descriptions of varied backdrops, including the Bahamas, Cairo, and France, elucidate wanderlust vibes in this edge-of-the-seat thriller."--Publishers Weekly
"The high-octane stakes will appeal to fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ally Carter, and the twisty plotting is reminiscent of Ocean's 8. This new teen criminal will steal hearts."--Booklist
About the Author
Kayvion Lewis is a young adult author of all things escapist and high-octane. A former youth services librarian, she's been working with young readers and kidlit since she was sixteen. When she's not writing, she's breaking out of escape rooms, jumping out of airplanes, and occasionally running away to mountain retreats to study kung fu. Though she's originally from Louisiana, and often visits her family in The Bahamas, these days you can find her in New York--at least until she takes off on her next adventure.Dimensions (Overall): 8.19 Inches (H) x 5.43 Inches (W) x 1.18 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Thrillers & Suspense
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Kayvion Lewis
Language: English
Street Date: April 9, 2024
TCIN: 90593225
UPC: 9780593625385
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-6707
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 6 reviews
100% would recommend
3 recommendations
Thrilling read
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
jenlynnc14 - 1 year ago
It didn't take me long at all to be intrigued by Ross and the unconventional upbringing she has had to become a master thief. Even though she was raised to believe to never trust anyone but a Quest, there were breadcrumbs being left that her family may have secrets she doesn't know about. Why the estrangement from her grandparents? Why is the Quest family being cut off by other associates? Is Ross's father really dead? The mom seems to have a lot of secrets. I love the idea of the Thieves' Gambit with some tension already there with a past rival and some other strong personalities. The combination of urgency to rescue the mom, complete heists, and compete against other experienced thieves, made this a page turner and I was so curious to see how it would all go. This book gave the same feel as Ocean's Eleven and Now You See Me, film franchises that I love, and I could easily see this being turned into a film. I think I saw that the rights have been sold, so this will be amazing to see. The beginning was fast paced, but then I hit a sort a lull when the gambit first started. By the middle of the second phase, I could not put this book down. The backstabbing and cons and secret motives. Everyone has their own reason for doing things and right when you thought you could trust someone or you hated someone, they did something to change your mind. I was so surprised by the ending. Oh my goodness. The absolute pain that Ross must be feeling, I wouldn't blame her one bit if she cut that person out of her life forever. After she was starting to come out of her shell, trusting other people and making friends, she's reminded why she can't trust anyone. I really enjoyed this book and I definitely can't wait to see what happens next with Ross, the rest of the Quest family, and Devroe.
fast-paced YA mystery/thriller
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
bostieslovebooks - 1 year ago
Seventeen-year-old Ross Quest plans to run away from her life as a master thief, but plans change when her mother’s life is threatened. Ross enters an international heist competition, the Thieves’ Gambit, which grants the prize winner a wish for anything – a wish Ross could use to save her mother. The Gambit is trickier than Ross ever thought. Can she win? THIEVES’ GAMBIT is billed as “The Inheritance Games meets Ocean's Eleven.” Though I have yet to read The Inheritance Games to comment on that comparison, I can say that there are definitely Ocean’s Eleven vibes throughout this fast-paced YA mystery/thriller. If you’re into heist plots, this book will be right up your alley. Lots of twists and turns keep the reader entertained and engaged. I was eagerly turning pages to find out what would happen next. The diversity among the characters is great. The pacing and easy flow of the writing made for a quick read. The ending wraps up one plotline but leaves a cliffhanger on something else. THIEVES’ GAMBIT was a fun fast-paced YA mystery/thriller that I’d recommend. It’s the first book in the Thieves’ Gambit series by Kayvion Lewis. I look forward to the next book.
Decent
3 out of 5 stars
Devin - 2 years ago
Ross Quest, at seventeen years old, is already a master thief, especially at escape plans. However, her mother's life is left hanging in the balance after Ross's plan to run away from her legendary family of thieves. In a desperate ploy, she enters the Thieves' Gambit, which is a series of dangerous, international heists where killing the competition isn't technically off limits. The grand prize is a wish for anything in the world - a wish that could save her mom. Winning the Gambit becomes trickier than she imagined when she discovers two of her competitors include her childhood nemesis and a handsome, smooth-talker who also might want to steal her heart. Ross is determined to stick to the family motto of: trust no one whose last name isn't Quest. But with the stakes this high, Ross will have to decide who to trust and who to con before time runs out. After all, only one can win. I really enjoyed this one up until the end. The suspense kept me very interested but the ending fell very flat and left me disappointed.
Heists and Honor
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ReadwithCassey - 2 years ago
Thieves' Gambit is a mixture of The Inheritance Games and Ocean's Eleven, but I wish it was a bit more Six of Crows in terms of twists. We follow Ross (Rosalyn) Quest as she enters thieving competition against other teens in order to gain a wish. The stakes are high because she's being blackmailed over her mother's recent kidnapping. However Ross has to learn to work with other thieves and figure out who she can trust or follow her family's motto: Trust No One - except a Quest. I liked the writing style. It's quick with short chapters and very much like Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Ross is an interesting character, caught between wanting her own experiences and staying with her legendary thieving family. Her growing relationship with Devroe is a highlight and you're never quite sure who is playing who. I only wish that this book hadn't been quite so predictable. It promises heists, but it lacks in the twists and buildup. Everything was so easy to see coming. I just wish there had been more tension or surprises. With that said, I'll definitely read the sequel to see what happens next.