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Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Ace of Spades

Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Ace of Spades

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Ace of Spades is a 2021 thriller by British Nigerian author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé that follows the struggles and injustices faced by Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, the only two Black students at a prestigious American private high school, as they navigate a series of malicious attacks from a secret society that seeks to ruin their lives. This book includes discussions of racism, police violence, anti-gay behavior, sexual assault, and suicide.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.4

93,532 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé's Ace of Spades presents a gripping, genre-blending narrative that successfully merges thriller elements with a thoughtful exploration of systemic racism and privilege in a private school setting. Praised for its strong character development and plot twists, some critics found the pacing uneven. Overall, a compelling debut.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ace of Spades?

A reader who would enjoy Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is likely a fan of thriller and mystery novels with strong social themes. Ideal for those who appreciated Get Out and One of Us Is Lying, this book explores issues of race and privilege within a high school setting, blending suspense with sharp social commentary.

4.4

93,532 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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