In this high octane sequel to Thieves’ Gambit, Kayvion Lewis continues the twists and turns of teen thieves caravanning around the world to steal ostentatious items while figuring out who they really are in the world. In the previous gambit, Ross Quest was on the verge of winning it all, including a sense of freedom she dearly longed for. As book two opens, Ross’s is “on the job” for her birthday, attempting another thievery, when what to her wondering eyes doth appear but her love interest turned nemesis, Devroe. Ross, Devroe, and many players from book one will now be competing for control of the world-wide organization of thievery. The families involved are not as tight-knit as they’d seem, including Ross’s. Picture an Ocean’s Eleven or Casino Royal setting for teens to pretend to be wealthy gamblers while competing to scam the most winnings. Lewis keeps the pace clipping with terse dialogue but vivid descriptions, especially of Ross’s attire. Heist Royale is a fast-paced romp that most teens can get in to and is recommended for high school libraries.