Amanda Foody

Amanda Foody is an American author of young adult fantasy fiction known for her inventive world-building, morally complex characters, and darkly glamorous settings. Her novels blend magic, danger, and the allure of high-stakes games into irresistible page-turners. Ace of Shades is the first book in the Shadow Game series, set in a dazzling and dangerous city of casinos, crime lords, and deadly magic. The novel follows a girl searching for her missing mother who is drawn into the city's underworld of street gangs and lethal card games. It was praised for its atmospheric setting, its diverse cast, and the addictive tension of its plot. Foody has written several YA fantasy series and standalone novels, and she is known for her ability to create vivid, immersive worlds that feel both fantastical and emotionally grounded. Ace of Shades is available as an audiobook alongside print and digital editions, offering listeners a thrilling and atmospheric way to enter the world of Foody's Shadow Game series. She continues to write fantasy fiction that dazzles and surprises.