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Ace of Shades
Set in a sort of punk Victorian Las Vegas called New Reynes, with electricity and cars, the story follows Enne, a proper young lady searching for her foster mother, Lourdes, who is a bit of a revolutionary. Enne seeks help in this dodgy city by contacting one of its infamous street lords--Levi Glaisyer.
The second POV is Levi's, as he struggles to help Enne because she has what he needs to pay off another crime lord. Levi and Enne have to navigate other crime lords and a plot to keep dangerous royalty from resurfacing.
The charm of the story lies with Enne--who, despite her proper upbringing is a reckless and curious creature--and Levi, whose toughness and deviousness disguise a king heart.
I loved this book, with its unique worldbuilding and a sizzling romance that carries through a dazzling and perilous intrigue.