Toronto Public Library: YA "The List" 2023 - Nailbiters
- 7 книг
Ваша оценкаSome 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 mom is arrested for their family’s ties to organized 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 mom was sold out, and he knows by who. Peter Carlevaro: rival casi...
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anatrnd11 июня 2022 г.Book about asexuals and written for asexuals
Читать далееAs an ace, I was so excited to read this book. Group of asexual friends going on a heist. And it's been compared with "Six of Crows" by my favorite Leigh Bardugo. You've sold that book to me already.
So, the book tells us about Jack, whose mom gets arrested in Las Vegas for her family ties to organized crime. Why did the police arrest her? Because of her ex, Peter, a rival casino owner. So, that's why Jack asks a group of his ace internet friends to come and infiltrate Peter's casino.
This book has an amazing representation of asexuality. I loved all those characters. But, nevertheless, I was really bored with the plot. "Aces Wild" is not really about a heist and you shouldn't compare it with "Six of Crows". This one is more about internet friends finally meeting for the first time.
I wish we had more books about asexuals, but characters are not enough. In addition to them, we also need an interesting and exciting story.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.
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