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Heist Royale by Kayvion Lewis
3.5

 Thank you so much to Penguin Teen for the advance copy of this book!
Thank you so much to PRH Audio for the complimentary ALC!

This book will be out on Nov 12th.

"I can't save your whole family, Ross, just you."
"Maybe I don't want to be alive if everyone in my family isn't -"


Last year I was fortunate enough to read an advance copy of Thieves' Gambit which took me for a ride and I really enjoyed!! Still anxious to see how it is adapted (should it happen). And now we have the sequel which also is a wild ride. Reading this one compared to the first one was a different experience. I am not quite sure how to pinpoint it but there was something so new and fresh with the first book and I love the game of it all that this one I kind of felt like the game was lost? This did still have a game but it just wasn't the same.

I will say I love how Devore is up to his same flirtatious ways towards Ross and this time we even got a kiss! I loved their relationship and how they are enemies but also friends and yet there is this chemistry that can't be denied. Just wish there was a little more. Either have more of it or none at all so it doesn't feel like an extra piece. I also liked how we got to see more of Ross's mom who was mentioned throughout the first book but played more of a role in this one. Along with Devore's mom, she also played an integral role this time around. One of my favorite scenes was when they were at the casino and the teamwork that was involved.

I did the audio of this one and once again Jade Wheeler is back and had done a fabulous job!

If you are looking for an action pack duology, consider checking this one out!