Heist Royale: The enemies-to-lovers sequel to Thieves' Gambit

By Author / Illustrator

Kayvion Lewis

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

11+

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

ISBN

9781398526747

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

12-11-2024

Synopsis

Love is an impossible mission . . . the enemy is everywhere in the pulse-pounding follow-up to international heist sensation, Thieves' Gambit, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers 2024. For fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Suzanne Collins.

Six months into working for the Gambit, Ross is reeling from the betrayals of the competition - focusing all her hatred on Devroe - the lover she thought she could trust. On a new heist that takes her across continents, Ross encounters a rival gang stopping her every move. Devroe's mother is at the heart of this dangerous feud and he must decide where his loyalties lie, before there are deadly consequences . . .

See also: Thieves' Gambit (Volume 1). Praise for Thieves' Gambit: '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.' Alex Aster, author of Lightlark. 'Thieves' Gambit is a masterpiece! I love everything about this book from the twists and turns to the international settings and the characters.' Natasha Bowen bestselling author of Skin of the Sea. 'This fast-paced heist thriller is incredibly assured with a blockbuster feel: highly cinematic' Observer. 'Readers will experience the best kind of whiplash as the story moves from one heist to the next. A fast-paced roller coaster of a read' Kirkus Reviews.

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Reviews

Linda

Heist Royale is the sequel to the action-packed Thieves' Gambit and once again this super YA author has filled the pages with yet another fast-paced and dynamic plot. The story picks up six months later from the conclusion of book one. Ross wasn't given the 'wish' she was promised, just the threat of her family's execution hanging over her head instead. She now finds herself at the centre of a power struggle within the Organisation. As a new deadly game develops for control of the criminal underworld, Ross strikes a deal in order to protect herself and her family - but will her team agree to the terms and help her win? Ross and her crew go on a new heist that takes them across continents, with the rival team trying to stop their every move. How will she cope with part of her original crew playing for the other side? How can she learn to trust again after her heartbreaking betrayal in the first Gambit?

Author Kayvion Lewis has brought back characters from the first book and introduced new characters as well, keeping this story fresh and interesting, whilst also adding depth. Her wonderful imagination allows the reader to visualise and immerse themselves into her story, which delivers high stake heists, stunning locations and unexpected twists and turns that you just can't predict. The series is suitable for the 13+ reader and if you enjoyed book one then this one will definitely not let you down. And if you haven't already picked up the series, you should absolutely give it a go; you will not be disappointed.

368 pages / Reviewed by Linda Brown, school librarian