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Ace of Shades
Ace of Shades | Amanda Foody
108 posts | 94 read | 4 reading | 109 to read
Welcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streetsand secrets hide in every shadow Enne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing schooland her reputationbehind to follow her mothers trail to the city where no one survives uncorrupted. Frightened and alone, her only lead is a name: Levi Glaisyer. Unfortunately, Levi is not the gentleman she expectedhes a street lord and con man. Levi is also only one payment away from cleaning up a rapidly unraveling investment scam, so he doesnt have time to investigate a woman leading a dangerous double life. Ennes offer of compensation, however, could be the solution to all his problems. Their search for clues leads them through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. As Enne unearths an impossible secret about her past, Levis enemies catch up to them, ensnaring him in a vicious execution game where the players always lose. To save him, Enne will need to surrender herself to the city And shell need to play.
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Kylivi
Ace of Shades | Amanda Foody

The MC is supposed to fit the charming bad boy trope, except he‘s not that charming and he‘s not that bad.

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5feet.of.fury
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Pickpick

Soft pick, but I did end up enjoying it.
I liked Enne and Levi, but it took me a while to care about their tension. As for the world building, alternate Las Vegas the money is volts, certain people hold certain powers some of them make you better at gambling, or dancing, or acrobatics. A little silly & the villains and politics were kinda meh, but I might continue the series and see if it picks up steam.

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SmartSassery
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Pickpick

Oh my goodness, I really loved this book. I started it and was hooked read it all in 3 days. I could not set it down. I've already started the second.

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Ash.on.the.line
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Technically I‘ve already finished this but I didn‘t take a replacement picture. Still I loved this book and can‘t wait to read the next one!
I‘m trying to reacquaint myself with my TBR while on a book buying ban for the month.
#aprilcoverlover21 #cardonthecover

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Ash.on.the.line
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Pickpick

Finished this late last night. I loved this one. A fun magic system and interesting characters. Definitely going to pick up the next one! #bookspinbingo

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Traci1
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I was trying to come up with prompts for the #tbrdeckofcards challenge, but 52 is a lot. And I was thinking about Schitts Creek, my most favoritest show, and how there are 13 episodes in each of the first 4 seasons, for a total of 52. So I'm gonna use the episode titles as my prompts. So like the episode "The Drip" will have to have something wet on the cover. "The Cabin" will be something outdoorsy. I'll figure them out as I go. ?
@Clwojick

Reagan What a great idea! 3y
rachelk I love that show too! ❤️ 3y
Clwojick I love that idea! ♥️ 3y
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Tanisha_A Schitt's Creek! 💝 And, love that idea. 3y
Annl Great idea! And I love that show so much! 3y
Chelsea.Poole Also adore this show!! 😍 3y
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JulieSierra23
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Starting the break off with a new series :) I'll update progress !!!

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IhoardBOOKS
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Mehso-so

Enne goes searching for her mother in New Reynes and gets more than she bargained for and teams up with Levi to get answers.
The writing was alright but I wasn‘t particularly feeling this book. If I come across the other books in the series I might pick them up but I‘m not in a hurry to continue this either. Mostly predictable and just, again, felt meh.

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Sharanya
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#currentlyrereading | Ever read a book & then, two years later, think: “I wonder whatever happened to those characters...”? 😂

KarouBlue Ha! 4y
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sharread
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Pickpick

#AmandaFoody is one of my favorite authors. I fell in love with her creative story writing, unique character development and mafia #GodFather gangster novels. I'm waiting to get #QueenofVolts 💟 If you like authors who pull you into a story and keep it going, these are for you. I hope her series becomes a television or movie, there's such unique world building too.

#NewRelease #Review #YoungAdult #Series

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Lucy_Anywhere
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Mehso-so

My first book for #LitsyAtoZ was this YA fantasy. It was okay. I liked the Las Vegas-inspired setting and how the protagonist solved her own problems. The story didn't blow my mind, but Ace of Shades was a not-too-demanding read during a very busy week back at work. ⭐⭐⭐

@BookishMarginalia

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Lucy_Anywhere
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My flight is delayed so I'm nursing a pint and making a start on #LitsyAtoZ with my first book of the challenge - Ace of Shades 😊 @BookishMarginalia

Bklover I love that cover!!! 4y
Lucy_Anywhere @Bklover Thanks! I love it too 😊 4y
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CoffeeNBooks
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#LetsTravelJuly #Shade This is on my bookshelf, but I haven't read it yet.
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 😊📚🖤 5y
Caffeinated_Reader I liked it a lot! I have book 2 on my TBR for this month. 5y
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IheartYA
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Pickpick

A fantastic, bold, original story. Foody has created strong characters and an unparalleled world of corruption. Close to being 5 stars, I'm giving it 4. It took me longer than anticipated to finish because of all the details and it seemed to drag on a tad. What an entertaining ride!

JanuarieTimewalker13 This one and My Brilliant Death intrigue me!! I wonder how the second in this duology is? 5y
IheartYA @JanuarieTimewalker13 I started the second one but it's 600 pages. I'm going to read it while reading other books. I think I'll get bored reading a book that long. 5y
JanuarieTimewalker13 Sounds good!! 5y
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julesG
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Already up for hours. #audiowalk with my daughter, I cast my vote in the EU elections then we got fresh rolls.

Pictures show my daughter's school, where the ballot room is, and our "bread" tote (Books turn Muggles into Wizards).

#BFC @wanderinglynn

#24B4Monday #readathon @TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65 - - - 10 hours so far

Andrew65 A great collage! 😊 Love fresh rolls! Good luck with your Readathon today. (edited) 5y
dariazeoli 🙌 5y
wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 5y
BeansPage So pretty! 😍 And you are doing so well! 5y
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julesG
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#audioexercise this morning. Kids are still asleep and the #ShadowCat woke me at 5.20am by throwing flower pots from the windowsill. 😬

#24B4Monday #readathon @TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65

Also, #BFC @wanderinglynn

GingerAntics Thanks Shadow Cat!!! 5y
julesG @GingerAntics roughly 2.5 hours more reading time 😕 5y
GingerAntics Not too bad, if you‘re a morning person. lol 5y
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julesG @GingerAntics I fear I've become an all day person. Night owl and lark. 5y
BookwormAHN Nice kitty. Good start for the day 👏🏻 5y
julesG @BookwormAHN Nice? Naughty, more like. He's destroyed 2 bottles holding sticky liquid, 3 cups/mugs, 4 flower pots, a large glass and a glass candle holder. By throwing all of the cups off the shelf above my birchwood kitchen table, the table now has several scars. Similar with a wooden bench in the sitting room. 5y
BookwormAHN Okay, that was sarcasm. My cat is also naughty and does not allow me to keep plants in my windows. She either eats them or knocks them out trying to get at the geckos on the outside. 5y
julesG @BookwormAHN Swallow, pigeons and insects are our problem. So far it was mainly my fault when a flower pot fell. Truly. I put some in spots where they were precariously perched. The plants I keep, succulents mainly, are not poisonous for cats, but don't taste well. So chewing is not a problem. Anyway, the sirup bottles and cups he threw off the shelf and his timing are more of a problem. 😶 5y
julesG I might be using this book for #SFFTBRChallenge @Schnoebs - still thinking about which prompt 5y
Andrew65 #ShadowCat obviously is wanting you to maximise your reading time! 😳 5y
Clwojick Cats! Mine decided he was going to sleep on the kitchen counter the other night, and knocked a bunch of pots off the counter when he was trying to get past the drying rack. He knows she not allowed up there, so I guess he only tries it when I‘m sleeping😅 5y
wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 My Cat also decided I didn‘t need to sleep in today. He started loudly meowing about 5:05 (I normally get up at 5.) and didn‘t stop until I got up. The he laid down and went back to sleep. 😹 5y
julesG @wanderinglynn That's just so typical. Mine are exactly the same, as soon as I am fully awake they go back to sleep. 5y
OrangeMooseReads The second my alarm goes off my cat is there wanting love. She doesn‘t care if I get up but she wants her head scratched. Great job getting the workout in! 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Your day is off to a wicked start! 😳😊 5y
GingerAntics Wow, that‘s impressive. I bow to your duality. That‘s just badass. 5y
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julesG
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Took an #audiowalk around the former granary buildings while my daughter was at dance class. First outing of the year for my red converse. Rain and a thunderstorm coming up.

The granary buildings have been repurposed and now offer office space, a boulder centre, art studios,...
#BFC @wanderinglynn

BeansPage Beautiful 😍 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Love your footwear!! ❤️😎 5y
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audraelizabeth Awesome 5y
wanderinglynn Great walk! 🙌🏻 An awesome shoes! 5y
Cathythoughts Nice shoes 👠 5y
BookwormAHN Way to go 👏🏻 5y
Read4life Love the shoes. Great job! 💙🤓 5y
Andrew65 A good way to start any day. 😊 5y
DivineDiana Glad you beat the rain!👏🏻 5y
PaperbackPirate Love your #converse ! ❤️ 5y
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Daria.Adrianna21
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Pickpick

Such a fabulous read! There were a few overused tropes, but I loved the magic system and the Vegas inspired world. And it is so refreshing to see a girl who isn't afraid to be feminine! Enne is the beautiful badass we all know and love! Puts on her lipstick, her heels, and is ready to attack! #aceofshades #amandafoody #goodreads

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Daria.Adrianna21
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My new read! I have never gone this long without reading. I need to get back in the game!
#springintoreading #aceofshades #amandafoody #goodreads #currentlyreading

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ReadBooks
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Pickpick

Sounds Interesting: Take A Card And Stake Your Soul. Survival Is Your Only Goal. Surrender To The Vice Within. Bet Your Life Hope You Win.

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edennugget
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Pickpick

Fantasy. Romance. Mystery. An EPIC surname. What more could you want?

This kept me engrossed the whole time! I‘m infatuated with these characters and I ship the main romance SO HARD.

I was blushing, smiling, laughing, squealing in anxiety, and stressing out the whole time. Yet, I‘m not kidding when I say it was an enjoyable experience.

Can‘t wait for King of Fools on the 30th!!

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Woodsangel
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Trying something a little different before I start my book club pick.

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FantasyChick
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Pickpick

Thoroughly enjoyed this book!
It wasn't quite what I was expecting but I'm not complaining
Looking forward to starting the sequel 😊

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FantasyChick
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Saturday morning ritual
Book, coffee and the latest episode of Greys.
I hear amazing things about this book and I scored an #arc of the sequel so I guess it's time to see what all the fuss is about 😊

readordierachel Love your mug! 5y
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Shley9225
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Pickpick

I absolutely love the world that Amanda Foody creates in Ace of Shades. When I saw that this was marketed as Six of Crows meets Caraval, I knew that I was going to have to read it. I will admit that I didn‘t think Levi was as well written as Kaz, and the diversity felt a little bit forced to me, but the concept of blood and split talents saves the book. Not to mention the history with the Mizers and the Shadow Game and that mysterious guide book?

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hes7
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The #TBR will never end. #BookMail

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BooksAndTea97
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Listening to this while drawing.
Not bad so far.
#audiobook #drawing #relaxing

Eggbeater Beautiful drawing! 5y
BooksAndTea97 @Eggbeater thank you, dear 😄 5y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Im so excited for Amanda Foody to come to the TBR and Beyond group PLUS! I need to reread this for King of Fools coming out

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CoffeeNBooks
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Thanks so much @hermyknee! It arrived today! 📬💌📚

SageLaruta I love the cover 🧡 5y
hermyknee Yay! 5y
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Cailey_Mac
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I keep blacking in and out (went home sick) but luckily I got this on the kindle daily deal, bc I‘m so tired I literally can‘t hold a book 🤧 I‘m hoping I can finish this before I pass out again #tbr #sickreading #kindle

CouronneDhiver Like dozing or actually blacking out? 👩🏻‍⚕️just a friendly Litten worrying about you... much better soon, I hope! 5y
Cailey_Mac @CouronneDhiver Just falling asleep! Im just usually not a quick person to fall asleep, so it feels like “blacking out” 😂 maybe it was a poor use of words! 5y
Kaye Hope you feel better soon. 5y
SassyBookworm Get well soon!!! 🤧🤒 5y
Cailey_Mac @kaye @SassyBookworm Thank you guys! I do feel better this morning. 5y
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Cailey_Mac
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Okay, so that was an interesting chapter! Only took to page 200, but I‘m getting invested in the story; I wonder if it‘ll end great or just flop. ♠️#OwlCrate #backlog

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BookaholicNatty
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Treats I got myself at the thrift store today after my last day of school!!! Two Wizard of Oz books...they both go to different series I am collecting and I‘m super excited about Ace of Shades!! This book was recommended to me a few times and it just came out this year!! I was shocked to find it at the thrift store today but happy! ❤️❤️

TG789 Omg love the Dorothy Must Die series!! ❤️❤️ 5y
Tamra 🎄👏🏾👏🏾 5y
Elma Very nice haul. 5y
Ahomeinpages Ace of shades is one of the best books I read this year, amazing! 5y
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Cailey_Mac
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I feel like I‘m posting a LOT today😅 oh well! Anywhooo, I‘m going to start this tonight as part of my #OwlCrate #backlog ! So far, I only have 3 more OwlCrate books to read to be caught up in 2018! (Still have some from 2017, but shhh) I‘ve heard great things about this one so: let‘s play, shall we?🎲

Reviewsbylola Great pic—I love all your book spines. 😍 5y
Kalalalatja I‘m with @Reviewsbylola 😍 especially those spines with women on them on the left 👌 5y
Cailey_Mac @Reviewsbylola @Kalalalatja thanks guys!☺️ and those spines are the reversible jackets from litjoycrate 🙌🏼 5y
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mangokittty
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Pickpick

I really loved this one. So much fun to read! The characters are enjoyable and there‘s a dangerously exciting vibe.

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hyperashley
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Panpan

2⭐'s. I'm not sure why but I just didn't like this book.

hermyknee I ended up bailing 5y
hyperashley @hermyknee I almost did too 5y
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buzzylovesbooks
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“She was a pistol wrapped up in silk. She was a blade disguised as a girl.”
― Amanda Foody, Ace of Shades

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Melismatic
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Such a fun giveaway - Congrats on your milestone @scripturient !! I‘d love #3! 😍🙌🏻 🤗 #scripturients250kgiveaway

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JessicaLynn
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How exciting! Congrats on your litfluence! I would pick Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody! #scripturients250kgiveaway

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IheartYA
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Congrats and thanks for hosting a giveaway @scripturient . I would very much enjoy #3, Ace of Shades. My library doesn't have it yet, and it's high on my TBR.
#scripturients250kgiveaway

scripturient Thanks you! And thanks for participating. 😊 6y
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ReadingOver50
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#scripturients250kgiveaway would love to win Ace of Shades. It looks like a fun read.

scripturient Thanks for participating! 😘 6y
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FantasyChick
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Wow @scripturient 250K!!!! Congrats on this huge milestone!! 🎉🎊🍾
I'm not sure if I would choose 1 or 3. Either would make me happy 😊
Thanks for the chance!
#scripturients250kgiveaway

scripturient Thanks for participating! 😘 6y
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BooksTeasAndBookishThings
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Thank you @scripturient for your #Scripturients250Kgiveaway ❤️ I would love Ace of Shades and congratulations 🎉

scripturient Thanks for participating! 😘 6y
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