Ace of Spades

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Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully. All you need to know is . . . I’m here to divide and conquer. Like all great tyrants do. —Aces When two Niveus Private Academy students, Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, are selected to be part of the elite school’s senior class prefects, it looks like their year is off to an amazing start. After all, not only does it look great on college applications, but it officially puts each of them in the running for valedictorian, too.Shortly after the announcement is made, though, someone who goes by Aces begins using anonymous text messages to reveal secrets about the two of them that turn their lives upside down and threaten every aspect of their carefully planned futures.As Aces shows no sign of stopping, what seemed like a sick prank quickly turns into a dangerous game, with all the cards stacked against them. Can Devon and Chiamaka stop Aces before things become incredibly deadly?With heart-pounding suspense and relevant social commentary comes a high-octane thriller from debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé.

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Author

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Pages

432

Publisher

Feiwel & Friends

Published Date

2021-06-01

ISBN

125080082X 9781250800824

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"Oh my goodness! This was so good. I couldn't wait get home from work to keep reading it. "

Meagan Khatthaname

"Just a really good book, that manages to be both fun and touches on a lot of different important issues too,don't miss it!"

Jonathan Kent

"Really enjoyed this story. I read it in almost a day. I liked the take on how destructive systems of oppression can be (and new ways they can work to be oppressive) and the hope it gave at the end. The story holds your attention until the end. Love a good Black thriller. "

Maya

"A must read for people of any color. "

Brandi Always Reading

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Abby

"get out/PLL/dear white people/truman show all in one! this book seemed a little cliche in the beginning but I was thrown for a ride with all the twists towards the end. it was very clear the author was British and not from the US, as there were a couple odd inaccuracies in the way the characters spoke. "

Lila Sanchez

"Couldn’t recommend this book more! Make sure to check TWs before picking this one up, but I think it’s got a really important message and I haven’t seen too many YA books tackling racism as poignantly as Ace of Spades does."

Connor French

"one of the best books i’ve ever read. my favorite thing about this book is that the main characters did NOT give up when they were faced with challenges and got their good ending."

malia

"This book shocked me. I did not expect the ending, and was continuously surprised the more I read and the closer to the end I got. Probably my favorite book of the year so far. "

Kenya Williams

"I just finished reading it yesterday night. It was a great read. Loved the chapters, the mystery, and the ending. It's the type if story that will make you feel attached to the characters."