Aces Wild: A Heist

– Amanda DeWitt –

Peachtree Teen

Published 13 September 2022

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What a fantastic novel. Aces Wild combines heists and all the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, plus behind the scenes of what makes a casino run. You’d be right to think Ocean’s 11, but we also get a fantastic diverse cast and strong friendship themes.


Jack runs the underground blackjack club at his prestigious boarding school. It’s in his blood – his mother owns and runs one of Las Vegas’ mega hotels and casinos. But when the FBI go after her, Jack knows she’s been set up. He vows revenges but knows he can’t do it alone.

It’s hard to miss – because it’s in the title – but in case you did, all the main characters are asexual. Brought together through an online chat/support group, these characters find it a little bumpy to bring their online dynamic into real life. When Jack brings them to Las Vegas for help to seek revenge for his mother, he knows he’ll have to reveal the truth about his life. Fortunately, Remy seems to understand. If only Jack could figure out his changing feelings for them.

Aces Wild is an awesome novel that will fit perfectly on our mystery/thriller shelf and delight our readers.

The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.

The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.

More information

Category: Young adult fiction

Genre: Realistic fiction

Themes: Relationships, family, friendship, LGBTQIA+, gambling, revenge.

Reading age guide: Ages 14 and up.

Advisory: Coarse language, f*** (19), sh** (30), as***** (5), pi** (2), bit** (4).

Published: 13 September 2022 by Peachtree Teen

Format: Hardcover, ebook. 352 pages.

ISBN: 9781682634660

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