Author: Amanda Foody
Rating: It was amazing!
Recommendation: Teens
Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody follows a young girl named Enne Salta and her search for her mother who went missing. On her journey, she must venture to New Reynes, also known as the City of Sin. As the name implies, this city is notorious for schemes, thieves, and gangs. This comes as a shock to Enne, who was on the verge of completing finishing school. The one clue Enne has to finding her mom is a street lord by the name of Levi Glaisyer. Together, the two of them along with their other friends encounter many obstacles in order to survive the City of Sin.
I found this book extremely refreshing and exciting. The setting is so detailed and makes you feel like you are there with the characters. Foody does an amazing job of taking the reader out of reality and into the world she built with her brilliant words. The City of Sin is similar to the city of Las Vegas, with added highly intense investment schemes, gang rivalries, and elaborate magic systems and powers. The magic used in this series is so unique and unlike anything I have ever read before. There are so many twists and turns that you would not expect from hearing the synopsis. Each chapter brings another plot point that excites you even more.
One of the most enticing traits of this book were the characters. The characters are unique and complex. Enne and Levi have genuine issues such as losing their parents and other such traumas. However, they also have realistic strengths. Sometimes, characters in books or movies can be too perfect or too flawed. Because these characters have the perfect balance, they are very relatable. I always find books more enjoyable when I realize I have something in common with one of the characters.
Despite having read this book less than a year ago, it has become one of my favorite books/series of all time. I highly recommend this series if you are into fantasy and looking for something new and exciting. I promise you will fall in love with the world and the characters!
Reviewed by: Anonymous