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A review by legalplanner
Aces Wild: A Heist by Amanda DeWitt
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
21 meets Now You See Me in this novel about a group of ace (asexual) teens taking on the Las Vegas casino owner.
First of all I want to thank the author and #NetGalley for giving me an advanced copy in return of an honest review.
This was good. At First I was really confused by everything that was happening because Jack (our narrator) treats narrating like Zach Morris (Saved by the Bell) did—constantly breaking the third wall. However, after a while you get used to the time outs and the diverse cast of characters that you're introduced to.
We meet Jack at his highly expensive private school where he is the pit boss of an underground but totally official Blackjack club. But all of that changes the second his mom is arrested for being involved with a Crime Boss. His older sister wants to go legit, but something about this just doesn't feel right. With his friends and the determination of a Shannon, he's ready to infiltrate his mom's enemy's casino to bring them down. Simple, right?
We meet Jack at his highly expensive private school where he is the pit boss of an underground but totally official Blackjack club. But all of that changes the second his mom is arrested for being involved with a Crime Boss. His older sister wants to go legit, but something about this just doesn't feel right. With his friends and the determination of a Shannon, he's ready to infiltrate his mom's enemy's casino to bring them down. Simple, right?
The misfit internet friends felt believable to me because in today's age there is a high likelihood that you're going to meet friends online and that felt completely authentic to me and not at all fake. I also really appreciated that we find these kids joining together because of their love of a fandom and questioning their sexuality and having that question in common. It was refreshing to see how exactly the internet can be a good place if used correctly and that all you need is an ear sometimes.
The twists and turns that this book took along the way was good. It wasn't too suspenseful and 100% “not a love story” as Jack so eloquently put this throughout the novel. I would easily recommend you pick this book up. Can't wait to get my physical copy of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment