Gentleman Bastards books are special and unforgettable to me for a good reason: Mr. Lynch used a strong, fun storyline that kept me hooked. "Republic of Thieves" has two branches in a storyline and it is a fun read too. The two stories blend perfectly with the events helping to reveal one another. I think it's a complicated trick to present a story, but Lynch does it skillfully. The main star of this novel is the political intrigue and the Bastards do it nicely with their sly and shrewd characters to run the show. 
 I really enjoyed the past and present relationship between Locke and Sabetha (at last!). Oh and I just want to know more and more about her in the series. She is a great match to Locke, so tough, clever and sly. Luv ya gurl <3 There was a darker shade that played in the relationship between Locke and Sabetha, and it was really interesting to see the differences between the past and present, as I could watch the growth of the main characters. But still I had to wonder why their teasing relationship-game went on for so long. Why not remain together at last. As their relationship went back and forth, it left me in a weird mood: I enjoyed the book truly, especially the writing, but at the same time, I found myself stuck to continue forward, because of the teasing in the relationship and a small lack of sparks in the storyline. I expected more unexpected twists and turns from the three Bastards, fighting in politics. I think Gentleman Bastards didn't shine in their full glory. The ending was thrilling and so unexpected, but Locke and Jean didn't play the main parts there. Their ending was a little bit easy and simple. The return of the greatest enemy of the Gentleman Bastards was awesome. It outshined Locke and Jean to me in some way. 
 But still "The Republic of Thieves" is a great book and I am interested in how the story of Locke Lamora, Sabetha and Jean will continue, as I loved the characters.