5

Ace of Spades

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Book
August
2021

Review:

Wow! I can’t even describe how good this book is. If I could give it higher than a five, I would. It is an engaging book from the first chapter that was interesting to read and relevant to today’s social issues. This book handles tough topics like racism, homophobia, and poverty in graceful and moving ways. It makes me want to be a better person and work harder to accept everyone. The ending was happy but not complete because it is an issue that can never be completely finished. Not only all of this, but the cover is amazing and had the coolest loon that is actually accurate to the characters inside it. Some of the plots in this book have been done before but not quite in the same way. It uses so many levels of deception that some I could guess, but others I had no idea. I was shocked (although most twists were easy to guess on the character side, the storyline had many unexpected turns). I love the lgbtq+ characters, and I like that one of them does not even label herself she sort of just is. This was such a fantastic book. I am almost at a loss for words; I will be recommending this book for the rest of my life!

Trigger Warnings:
Racism, Homophobia, Bullying Blood, Alcohol consumption, Car accident, Racist slurs, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Outing of queer characters, Suicide ideation, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gun violence, Murder, Toxic Relationship, Sexism, Forced institutionalisation, and Drug use

Synopsis From Book:

An incendiary and utterly compelling thriller with a shocking twist that delves deep into the heart of institutionalized racism, from an exceptional new YA voice. Welcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter, Aces, is bringing two students' dark secrets to light. Talented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals, but he can't escape the spotlight when his private photos go public. Head girl Chiamaka isn't afraid to get what she wants, but soon everyone will know the price she has paid for power. Someone is out to get them both. Someone who holds all the aces. And they're planning much more than a high-school game...
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