Reviews

Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody

betwixtbooks's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

rhrie38's review against another edition

Childish as hell. "Mucking"? Seriously? Also wtf is character depth. These guys are flat as pancakes.

lisamarie89's review against another edition

4.0

 I really enjoyed this world. I appreciated seeing the world through Enne's eyes because she just gets dropped into this strange world and has to figure out how to survive. I think Levi's POV could have been more developed, but I think he might grow in the next book. This book was clearly a first book in the series, but I am excited to read the next one! 

ashcash981's review against another edition

4.0

THIS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

I tried reading this book back in 2019, and inevitably DNF'd it. However, I decided to try again, and this time the audiobook. So I'm not sure if this was in contribution as to why I enjoyed it a lot more this time around. The narration and narrator were amazing!

With that being said...I LOVED that this book was character-driven and the growth of the characters throughout the story. Enne Salta heads to New Reyens, City of Sin to find her mother Lourdes. She's sheltered, naive, and innocent. However, weeks in the City of Sin she begins to realize that she can't be this naive little girl anymore. She needs to adapt, and adapt she did...albeit hesitantly.

What I didn't like was the made-up curse words mucking and shatz, for the love of holy please just use real ones! I wish there had been a deeper explanation of the Volts system, the magic system, why everyone seems to hate Mizers, and why they were all killed at one point. Did they hate Mizers because they could make volts? It was unclear. Not that I need to be spoonfed details, but sometimes at least a little knowledge is better than being left confused.

I will say if I didn't know Levi Glaysier was a teenage black boy, you'd never know. I wish the character descriptions throughout the book were thought out a little bit more as well.

Overall, I enjoyed the story. I can't wait to pick up the following book, King of Fools, to see if it's more plot-driven this time around or a mix of both character and plot!

snoopydoo77's review against another edition

4.0

This book was amazing!  I’m so glad I stumbled over this series and I already started book two. 

I don't think there is anything I didn’t like in this book. I loved the characters, I loved the world, I loved the writing and the pace. Just simple stunning.  

The world gave me an old Hollywood/ Vegas vibe which I enjoyed so much more than I thought I would.   

The characters are so real, so flawed and so enjoyable. It was easy to get lost in the world along with them. Plus, they had some amazing, character development along the way. 

Enne... OMG. I loved her... I loved seeing her transformed from this good school girl to kick ass heroine in one book and I suspect it will just get better from here on. 

Levi, complete opposite ... in character but still amazing growth in his own way. Seeing the soft side in the street lord he is and how much he cared for those around him.  

But not only the main characters were awesome but the supporting cast was great as well. 

I loved the slow romance … okay the book takes place only over a span of a two weeks or so. BUT it felt much slower than that, not slow as in boring but slow in pace if that makes sense. It felt like we know these people forever and a day. 

The romance felt slower as well and very sweet and natural. 

The only thing I had a little problem with was the magic system in this world, it took me a little to understand and get into. I hope be more of an idea of it in next book. 

Overall, loved …. I can only recommend this book if you are looking for a book with amazing cast and world. 

I rate it 4.5★

gkinkel62442's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

lyakimov's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 stars.

The whole plot was a huge mishmash of magic and politics that confused me so much. It was a little bit of everything and it just did not work for the story. Also the instalove and the made-up swear words was so annoying. I really can’t take it seriously when they say “Muck you” like girl WHAT. Am I not supposed to laugh?? Also, the main character is 5 foot, and the love interest TOWERS over her of course like every other goddamn book.

hauntingcare's review against another edition

5.0

5 stars. Absolute phenomenon. Kept me on edge until the very last line. Looking forward to King Of Fools!!!

kittybeemartin's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

So glad to be free! This book is often compared to Six of Crows which is how it found its way onto my TBR. I think fans of SOC would be interested in the premise this book, but you have to be prepared for the fact that the FMC is meek and naive in a way Inej and Nina would be embarrassed by. The pace is slow and the writing style is a bit odd. 

lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition

3.0

I would have given it 4 stars but seriously... wtf happened to that ending? It was rushed, poorly written, underwhelming and just downright disappointing. Seriously , what happened?