A Complement of Scoundrels by S.V. Lockwood

 A Complement of Scoundrels 

by S.V. Lockwood

My Rating: 🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊

Blurb:

There are many ways to bring down the man who betrayed you—and Myria Cadessa has thought of them all.

Cracking the Elysius Vault should’ve made Myria the richest thief in all Carintheum. Instead, it shattered her crew and left her rotting in jail while her double-crossing master walked away with everything that should’ve been hers.


But now she’s out, and it’s time to settle the score. Reunite her crew? A pleasure. Steal back everything her erstwhile leader took? And then some. She’ll just need to trick the king of all tricksters, with the law on her heels, and a troublesome new ally whose loyalties seem as conflicted as his feelings for Myria. It’s the most audacious heist she’s ever attempted, but she failed her crew once. This time, she’ll make it right—at any cost.


A Complement of Scoundrels is a bold, raucous journey through the underbelly of an empire where the devil’s rules reign, and morality, loyalty, and friendship are values few can afford. But where there’s a wit, there’s a way—and Myria has plenty of that.

My Review:

From the very beginning, this story pulls you into a whirlwind of adventure that never really lets up. Every chapter carries a sense of momentum, the kind that keeps you turning pages without realizing how much time has passed. The world itself feels richly layered and thoughtfully constructed, drawing you in until it becomes easy to forget anything outside of it. There’s always something unfolding just beneath the surface, making the experience feel immersive and consuming in the best way.

What truly stood out to me were the characters. They feel vivid and alive, each one bringing something unique to the story. I especially appreciated the dynamic between them, the tension, the loyalty, and the unspoken history that shapes their interactions. At the center of it all is a female lead who refuses to shrink herself or back down, and that alone makes the journey deeply satisfying. Watching her navigate impossible choices, simmering rage, and the promise of revenge is compelling in a way that’s hard to look away from. There’s something powerful about seeing a woman claim what she’s owed, and this story understands that perfectly.

The stakes remain high throughout, with just enough mystery to keep you guessing and questioning what might come next. Every revelation seems to open the door to even more uncertainty, creating a constant sense of anticipation. It’s the kind of book that leaves you pausing after chapters, just to process everything before diving right back in.

Interestingly enough, I stumbled upon this book completely by accident while learning a new platform, and once I started, there was no turning back. What began as a chance discovery turned into a genuinely rewarding reading experience. Sometimes the best stories find you when you least expect them, and this was one of those rare, fortunate moments.