Ace Up Her Sleeve

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English language

Published Aug. 28, 2024 by Tor.com.

3 stars (1 review)

Set in the same thrilling world as Genoveva Dimova's The Witch's Compendium of Monsters series, Ace Up Her Sleeve is a standalone, spoiler-free story featuring the fire witch Kosara, who must match wits with the Tsar of Monsters in a high-stakes card game that is equal parts magic, skill, and subterfuge . . .

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reviewed Ace Up Her Sleeve by Genoveva Dimova

Is cheating at a game of cards against the Tsar of Monsters worth the gamble?

3 stars

An interesting little tale of a witch who is trying to hide from the Tsar of Monsters in a city. But when she is eventually discovered, she has no choice but to play a game of cards. However, this time, with some luck, she may be able to cheat to win and get away with it. But the deception may have a costly consequence in the future.

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