My new favourite novel has to be Kayvion Lewis' The Thieves Gambit. I found it to be a pleasant, quick read that I couldn't put down! It has just the right amount of romance, surprises, and backstabbing to keep you interested all the way to the finish.   Ross, a thief aged 17, comes from a well-known family in the industry. Ross makes the decision to do everything it takes to get her mother back after she is abducted. Enter the Gambit competition, where the winner will receive one wish as the grand prize. Ross discovers throughout the competition that not everything is as it seems and that sometimes it is a necessity to rely on those around you.   The novel started out a little slowly, and I wasn't sure whether I would like it enough to keep reading, but after I got to know all the characters, I was unable to put it down. Reading about the characters' unique traits and strengths was my favourite part. I don't think I can choose a favourite character because they all contributed so much to the story.  The book ends on one of the BIGGEST PLOT TWISTS I have ever read, and I cannot wait for the next book! Would definitely recommend! Amelia 15yrs

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.