Aces Wild

Name: Aces Wild
Brand: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
SKU: 9781682636237
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A Heist

By Amanda DeWitt

3.78

( 2,869 ratings, 838 reviews)

Summary

Aces Wild by Amanda DeWitt follows a teenage boy named Jack who is navigating a complicated world of family secrets, high-stakes poker games, and witty banter. As Jack attempts to unravel the mysteries surrounding him, he must balance his loyalty to his friends and family with his own ambitions and desires. This captivating tale combines humour and suspense, making it a gripping read.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love high-stakes adventures filled with action, intrigue, and a touch of humour. It's perfect for readers who appreciate clever plots, thrilling heists, and dynamic characters navigating complex casino settings.

Aces Wild

What happens in Vegas when an all-asexual online friend group attempts to break into a high-stakes gambling club? Shenanigans ensue.

Description

What happens in Vegas when an all-asexual online friend group attempts to break into a high-stakes gambling club? Shenanigans ensue.

Some people join chess club, some people play football. Jack Shannon runs a secret blackjack ring in his private school's basement. What else is the son of a Las Vegas casino mogul supposed to do?

Everything starts falling apart when Jack's mum is arrested for their family's ties to organised crime. His sister Beth thinks this is the Shannon family's chance to finally go straight, but Jack knows that something's not right. His mum was sold out, and he knows by whom. Peter Carlevaro—rival casino owner, mobster, and jilted lover. Gross.

Jack hatches a plan to break into Carlevaro's inner sanctum and find what he's holding over his mum's head, but Jack's going to need help. He recruits his closest friends, his online asexual support group, to form his team. All he needs to do is infiltrate a secret high-stakes gambling club, save his mum, and dodge any dark secrets about his family he'd rather not know, while hopelessly navigating what it means to be in love while asexual. Easy, right?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Aces Wild by Amanda DeWitt has received praise for its humorous and heartfelt narration, strong themes of honesty, accountability, and family, and its representation of asexuality. Reviewers have highlighted the fast-paced, thrilling nature of the story, the balance between suspense and personal struggles, and the well-developed relationships. It's described as a delightful and emotional debut with a diverse cast and engaging heist elements.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781682636237

Publisher: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Peachtree Publishers

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 289g

Pages: 352

Collections

Amanda DeWitt Fiction LGBTQ+ New at Book Hero Young Adult

About the Author

Amanda DeWitt holds a degree in film and media arts from the University of Tampa and is currently pursuing a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida. She enjoys drawing, Dungeons & Dragon-ing, and also writing, just not whatever it is she really should be writing. She lives in Clearwater, Florida with her dogs, cats, and assortment of chickens. Queer and asexual teens seeking stories where sexuality isn't the focus Librarians and booksellers looking to expand their LGBTQIA+ collections Teens who just finished watching Shadow & Bone on Netflix and fell in love with Kaz Brekker Anyone who loves the thrill of a heist