"Jack's narration is by turns humorous and heartfelt, and his feelings for Remy are both sweet and fraught as he struggles to understand how to be in love while ace. . . . DeWitt skillfully employs a breezy narrative and tender emotional beats, centering found family and self-acceptance, to craft a rousing debut.."
—Publishers Weekly "Honesty, accountability, and family stand out as significant themes in Jack's character development. His all-ace friend group highlights the diversity of identities within the spectrum of asexuality and affirms the fluidity of sexuality. . . . A fast-paced, thrilling diversion."
—Kirkus Reviews "Amid the glittering world of high-stakes Vegas gambling, the author balances suspenseful heist shenanigans with explorations of Jack’s personal and family struggles. . . . Hand this Vegas-heist-meets-teen-drama to readers who are looking for breathing space in their adventures, shady ethics, and asexual representation."
—School Library Journal "DeWitt's work bundles the adventures of youthful card sharks with endearing familial ties. . . . The fact that novels like this include gender and sexuality as a complement to the story helps normalize situations teens have long struggled silently with."
—School Library Connection "DeWitt creates a vibe that’s
Spy Kids by way of
Ocean’s Eleven in the best way possible. . . . Rat-a-tat dialogue and well-developed relationships between Jack and his friends offer more highlights. . . .
Aces Wild is a fast-paced exploration of the risks we take for the people we love."
—BookPage "A thoroughly delightful book to be read over and over."
—Booklist “What a thrilling heist, and a fabulous debut from DeWitt! I had a blast reading this book. Between its laugh-out-loud moments, gasp-worthy twists, wonderfully diverse cast, and a voice that leaps off the page, I wished I could keep hanging out with Jack and his friends after the story ended.”
– Diana Urban, author of These Deadly Games “
Aces Wild is the queer heist I've been waiting for! Thrilling, emotional, and downright delightful, this is the book I wish I'd had as a teenager. A fun and satisfying romp!”
– Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished Are the Stars “A fast-paced read full of characters who will steal your heart,
Aces Wild is a fantastic book that I wish my younger self could have read. Fans of heists and found families don't want to miss this one!”
– Linsey Miller, author of What We Devour and Prince of Song and Sea
