Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

5 reviews

jazmckay's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Loved this!!! Emotional rollercoaster, masterful plot!!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Car accident, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

roseleebooks's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

4.5

This book was an adventurous and fun read. Ross, a thief, is entered into a competition run by a mysterious Organization that pits her against other young thieves trying to make their mark and win a wish.

There are plenty of heists and reveals throughout the book, but the question of trust and what is really valuable is central.

I won't reveal anything more but this story kept me reading to find out what happened next. 

The only criticism I have is that there were a couple of times when plot points were not as well explained as I would have liked.

Overall a great read and I can't wait for the sequel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent

a_libra_library's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I finished this book and immediately requested book two because that cliff hanger might have ruined me for the entire year. 

High stakes balanced beautifully comedy. Heist, puzzles, competitions- It was so much fun! If you loved the inheritance games and the hunger games (book one) you'll eat this book up! 

Twelves teens competing to be recognized as the best thief of a new generation and win the prize of one wish, a wish for anything!  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

luminescify's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was SO GOOD!!

I love when a book hints at someone being bad but also makes you completely question everything all throughout. I wish I could say I expected half of the plot twists in here, but I'd be lying. 

I love Ross as a character. She's strong and brilliant and so badass. This book literally makes me want to learn lock picking and thievery stuff. 

I NEED BOOK 2!!!!! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol

cover2covertx's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Car accident and Death of parent