The two of them must work together to solve this mystery before it’s not just their secrets that are at stake. What should be smooth sailing for their senior year turns into an absolute nightmare since both Devon and Chiamaka are on the receiving end of virtual attacks by the anonymous Aces. It’s also no secret that Devon and Chiamaka are the only two Black students at Niveus Academy. It’s senior year for Devon and Chiamaka, and both of them have perfect grades and have been selected as class prefects…both of which make them even more competitive for prestigious universities. Spoiler alert, this book was INCREDIBLE and deserves all the praise.Īce of Spades is told through dual narration that alternates between Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo. This has been one of my most anticipated reads since the book deal was first announced, and even still, I was so nervous to read it since I didn’t want to end up being disappointed if the book didn’t live up to the hype that I created in my head.

Triggers: racism, classism, homophobia, bullying, targeted hate crimes, death of a parent, car accident, stalking I already know my review isn’t going to do this book justice, but here we go. With heart-pounding suspense and relevant social commentary comes a high-octane thriller from debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. Can Devon and Chiamaka stop Aces before things become incredibly deadly?

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.Īs 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. After all, not only does it look great on college applications, but it officially puts each of them in the running for valedictorian, too.

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. 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.

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