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Luck Gods #4
King of Clubs: Luck Gods Series Book 4
Four tribes of warring demigods rule over luck in our world. To save her Mom, Aggie must capture the most powerful one of all—her ex-boyfriend.
As a high school senior, Aggie’s biggest worry should be college acceptance letters and managing her OCD. But when you’re also the Queen of Hearts, leader of a suit of demigods with the power to control luck, things get complicated.
Aggie is busy planning her wedding to her friend, Deuce, to make him king. But when a mysterious order, the Shastaryan, tells her about a way to free her mom from her bad luck powers, Aggie jumps at the chance. The catch? She’ll have to capture her mom first. And before the Shastaryan will help her, she has to do something for stop a rogue luck god who’s gained a terrifying amount of power—her ex-boyfriend, the always charming Jack of Hearts.
Plan a wedding. Plan a trap. Catch a demigoddess. Capture a god. This will be Aggie’s biggest challenge yet. And everything she loves hangs in the balance.
King of Clubs is book 4 of The Luck Gods Series, a YA urban fantasy series featuring slow-burn romance, royal intrigue, found family, and a mind-bending original magic system based on the four card suits.
“There’s action, attraction, demigods, and lots of good and bad luck. It’s pure genius, and it will steal your heart!”
- Bonita Gutierrez, Author of The Werewolf Whisperer
As a high school senior, Aggie’s biggest worry should be college acceptance letters and managing her OCD. But when you’re also the Queen of Hearts, leader of a suit of demigods with the power to control luck, things get complicated.
Aggie is busy planning her wedding to her friend, Deuce, to make him king. But when a mysterious order, the Shastaryan, tells her about a way to free her mom from her bad luck powers, Aggie jumps at the chance. The catch? She’ll have to capture her mom first. And before the Shastaryan will help her, she has to do something for stop a rogue luck god who’s gained a terrifying amount of power—her ex-boyfriend, the always charming Jack of Hearts.
Plan a wedding. Plan a trap. Catch a demigoddess. Capture a god. This will be Aggie’s biggest challenge yet. And everything she loves hangs in the balance.
King of Clubs is book 4 of The Luck Gods Series, a YA urban fantasy series featuring slow-burn romance, royal intrigue, found family, and a mind-bending original magic system based on the four card suits.
“There’s action, attraction, demigods, and lots of good and bad luck. It’s pure genius, and it will steal your heart!”
- Bonita Gutierrez, Author of The Werewolf Whisperer
- GenresFantasy
408 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2024
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About the author
J. Gabriel Gates
15 books218 followersAuthor J. Gabriel Gates is a native of Marshall, Michigan. The son of an English teacher, his passion for the written word began at a young age. During college, another passion – for performing – led him to get his B.A. degree in theater from Florida State University.
During his years in Los Angeles, he appeared in a dozen national TV commercials and penned several screenplays while laying the groundwork for his career as a novelist.
J. Gabriel now lives in Michigan, where he is on the city council of his small town and is the executive director of a prominent arts organization.
His novels include horror novel "The Sleepwalkers," and dystopian sci-fi epic "Blood Zero Sky" as well as the YA fantasy books "Dark Territory: The Tracks Book 1," "Ghost Crown: The Tracks Book 2," "Shadow Train: The Tracks Book 3."
Look for his new urban fantasy novel "Girl of Hearts" coming in June of 2022!
During his years in Los Angeles, he appeared in a dozen national TV commercials and penned several screenplays while laying the groundwork for his career as a novelist.
J. Gabriel now lives in Michigan, where he is on the city council of his small town and is the executive director of a prominent arts organization.
His novels include horror novel "The Sleepwalkers," and dystopian sci-fi epic "Blood Zero Sky" as well as the YA fantasy books "Dark Territory: The Tracks Book 1," "Ghost Crown: The Tracks Book 2," "Shadow Train: The Tracks Book 3."
Look for his new urban fantasy novel "Girl of Hearts" coming in June of 2022!
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May 28, 2025
This is absolutely one of the most delightful and engaging YA series I've read in YEARS!! I have enjoyed each book more than the previous one, and this final installment was the best one!
Aggie is the flawed, clumsy, awkward, nerdy FMC that every other YA series tries to be. But I have loved getting to know Aggie! Becoming a queen, learning how to be strong, but still being so vulnerable inside.
***SPOILERS FROM HERE FORWARD!!!!***
There are so many sweet moments that really flesh out these characters and make them so real and relatable. Like the first time she and Deuce kissed! (Also, I've been pulling for them to get together since she was with Jack!!) Oh be still my heart!
My favorite moment was the night before the wedding when she's nervous and anxious and twists the lock 529 times...... aaaaaaaaaaand then Mina knocks on the door, lol. I felt Aggie's frustration and fear in that moment, it was PALPABLE!!! Also the descriptive language in this book is BEAUTIFUL!! At one point he describes her as a "confectionary phoenix!" (It makes sense in the moment!! lol)
The characters all grew and changed and had very satisfying character arcs... and some endings...
This was SUCH a satisfying ending!! It was LOTR-esque and I LOVED IT!!
Aggie is the flawed, clumsy, awkward, nerdy FMC that every other YA series tries to be. But I have loved getting to know Aggie! Becoming a queen, learning how to be strong, but still being so vulnerable inside.
***SPOILERS FROM HERE FORWARD!!!!***
There are so many sweet moments that really flesh out these characters and make them so real and relatable. Like the first time she and Deuce kissed! (Also, I've been pulling for them to get together since she was with Jack!!) Oh be still my heart!
My favorite moment was the night before the wedding when she's nervous and anxious and twists the lock 529 times...... aaaaaaaaaaand then Mina knocks on the door, lol. I felt Aggie's frustration and fear in that moment, it was PALPABLE!!! Also the descriptive language in this book is BEAUTIFUL!! At one point he describes her as a "confectionary phoenix!" (It makes sense in the moment!! lol)
The characters all grew and changed and had very satisfying character arcs... and some endings...
This was SUCH a satisfying ending!! It was LOTR-esque and I LOVED IT!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2025
Review: King of Clubs by J. Gabriel Gates
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An epic conclusion to a truly unforgettable series! King of Clubs is packed with action, twists, emotional revelations, and standout character arcs that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. This installment is both plot-driven and deeply character-driven, and it absolutely delivers.
I laughed, I cried, and I’m still recovering from that ending. Jack—my beautifully broken, morally gray hero—absolutely wrecked me. “Do you believe in me yet?” That line lives in my head rent-free.
The world-building in this series is phenomenal, the writing is sharp, and the magic system is unique and well developed. I’m sad to say goodbye to these characters, but I’m also incredibly satisfied with how everything wrapped up. If you’re a fan of young adult urban fantasy with grit, heart, and a touch of mythology, this series is a must-read.
Highly, highly recommend the Luck Gods series!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An epic conclusion to a truly unforgettable series! King of Clubs is packed with action, twists, emotional revelations, and standout character arcs that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. This installment is both plot-driven and deeply character-driven, and it absolutely delivers.
I laughed, I cried, and I’m still recovering from that ending. Jack—my beautifully broken, morally gray hero—absolutely wrecked me. “Do you believe in me yet?” That line lives in my head rent-free.
The world-building in this series is phenomenal, the writing is sharp, and the magic system is unique and well developed. I’m sad to say goodbye to these characters, but I’m also incredibly satisfied with how everything wrapped up. If you’re a fan of young adult urban fantasy with grit, heart, and a touch of mythology, this series is a must-read.
Highly, highly recommend the Luck Gods series!
May 20, 2024
I bought this as an ebook.
Genre: Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Language: A little bit of swearing
Spice Level: Nothing is on the page but sleeping around is mentioned
Magic System: A+
This series is a fast and furious ride through an alternate world of luck gods and other fae creatures. The suits are like gangs and want control of luck to suit their purposes (hope you liked the pun there).
I was swept into this series. I feel Adults will like it as much as YA readers. The characters are a mix of teens and adults—who all have an adgenda.
It's rollicking, sit on the edge of your seat fun.
So, go ahead and pick up the entire series.
Happy reading!
Genre: Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Language: A little bit of swearing
Spice Level: Nothing is on the page but sleeping around is mentioned
Magic System: A+
This series is a fast and furious ride through an alternate world of luck gods and other fae creatures. The suits are like gangs and want control of luck to suit their purposes (hope you liked the pun there).
I was swept into this series. I feel Adults will like it as much as YA readers. The characters are a mix of teens and adults—who all have an adgenda.
It's rollicking, sit on the edge of your seat fun.
So, go ahead and pick up the entire series.
Happy reading!
September 8, 2024
This is the finale you want. This is the end game. Final Boss. The DISCARD PILE is at an all time high! Get ready to be decimated, be in awe, more twists and reveals. You try to predict how Aggie will solve this whole situation but the way the road is paved it can go in so many ways but none of those are the ones it goes. Ultimately, we go back to basics while trying to kill a luck deity.
I still am recuperating from the ending. Sacrifices, loving relationships rekindled. Definitely one of my Roman Empire series.
Gut punching at times!
JUST READ THE WHOLE SERIES, YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
I still am recuperating from the ending. Sacrifices, loving relationships rekindled. Definitely one of my Roman Empire series.
Gut punching at times!
JUST READ THE WHOLE SERIES, YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
May 7, 2024
I have more thoughts but I stayed up to finish this and my brain needs rest.
This was a wonderful conclusion to a series I hold quite close to my heart. I laughed, I cried, I smiled. I couldn’t put this book down.
This was a wonderful conclusion to a series I hold quite close to my heart. I laughed, I cried, I smiled. I couldn’t put this book down.
May 20, 2024
This book was a great conclusion to the Luck Gods series! It was exciting and definitely had a satisfying ending. I was so sad when it ended knowing we wouldn’t get any more from the characters I’ve grown to love!
July 23, 2024
Not the ending I expected but it all came together
I was worried in the last book about how things would play out. I must say that this was a surprise but in a good way. I’m in love with this series
I was worried in the last book about how things would play out. I must say that this was a surprise but in a good way. I’m in love with this series
June 19, 2025
an unexpected ending
I enjoyed the whole series and it was an intense ending. I did like most of the characters and was sad to see one go. The ending does leave it open to another series so maybe would be very interesting. I do recommend this series.
I enjoyed the whole series and it was an intense ending. I did like most of the characters and was sad to see one go. The ending does leave it open to another series so maybe would be very interesting. I do recommend this series.
December 25, 2024
The whole series was great except the ending. I HATED IT. Its should have been her and Jack in the end. 😡
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May 27, 2025
The book was good, there were a lot of grammatical errors in this book and it really took me out of it. It almost felt as if this book was rushed when it came to writing. I like how it ended and I am glad I went on this journey.
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