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Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game, #1)

Amanda Foody
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Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2018

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Amanda Foody

Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

411

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Reynes • Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody, a young woman named Enne searches for her missing mother in the City of Sin. Teaming up with a street lord named Levi, she navigates a world of crime, danger, and secrets, discovering hidden parts of herself and the city's dark magic.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

21,170 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody captivates readers with its inventive world-building and complex characters, set against a backdrop of a city teeming with magic and crime. The gripping plot and rich atmosphere earn praise, though some critics find the pacing uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped. Despite these flaws, it remains an engaging YA fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game, #1)?

Fans of high-stakes fantasy, intricate world-building, and morally complex characters will relish Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody. Ideal for readers who enjoyed the dark allure of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows and the dazzling extravagance of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus.

4.1

21,170 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

411

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Reynes • Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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