Girl of Hearts (Paperback or Softback)

Four suits of demigods rule over luck in our world: hearts, diamonds, spades, and clubs. At least, that’s what the impossibly beautiful man calling himself the Jack of Hearts claims…

Before I met him, I was on track to become class valedictorian. Mom had just gotten her job back as a professor at Oak Hill College, and my OCD was under control—mostly.

But when Mom disappears, my search for her leads me to the dangerously handsome Jack of Hearts, a demigod with the power to control luck. Mom may have been captured by bad luck gods. To save her, I have to join Jack and his fellow Valentines. I find myself whisked into their world of opulent mansions, gorgeous people, and fancy cars.

But being a demigoddess isn't all glamor and popularity. It can be deadly. Now, I’ll have to master my newfound luck powers, battle the dark suits, and brave the unlucky underbelly of Detroit, all while keeping my OCD at bay—or risk losing my mom forever.


REVIEWS

Gates has created a fresh, magical world where luck is power. The MC Aggie is smart and fiercely determined, and I was eagerly flipping through the pages from the very start. With strong prose, action-packed scenes, and a unique magic system, Girl of Hearts is a must-read!
- Nissa Leder – author of the Whims of the Fae series

I’m beyond obsessed with this book and I am already dying for the second one to come out.
-Booktok review: @bookchellereads

Wow… I was not expecting to get that sucked into an Urban Fantasy novel. This is a page turning, slow burning romance with all the action that gods and a demigoddess can bring… a great combination of thrill, action, and romance to satisfy all my literary needs. You will not be disappointed.
-BookTok review: @missie_reads_books

It was so good! … introduces you to a world of magic and myths and gods but not like any you’ve heard of before . . . It’s going to be huge. It’s such a good, dynamic fast paced, fun story with lots of intrigue, twists you don’t see coming, and just a lot of fun … I cannot wait for the next ones to come out!
-BookTok review: @tumblemama8

Amazing book! I literally hated putting it down!!! 10 out of 10 for me!!!
-BookTok review: @lizzeeanne_book_reader

I had so much fun reading this book. So suspenseful and unique. This has to be my favorite YA read this year!
-BookTok review: @herestolookingatyoukid

An absolutely wonderful, amazing story. It has action, drama, an array of wonderful characters with a lot of development… could I put the book down? No. It’s an absolute page turner. I want the next book already!
-BookTok review: @_celiney_

J. Gabriel Gates is an alum of Florida State University and Spalding University's MFA in writing program. He is a former TV commercial actor, a dad of three, and a city council representative in his small Michigan town. He also enjoys live storytelling and has won a StorySlam at The Moth.