Category - Fiction / Young Adult
Format - Hardcover
Condition - New
Listed - 3 months ago
Views - 3
Wishes - 1
Ships From - Florida
Est. Publication Date - Jun 2021
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Publisher description: Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Abiké-lyimídé 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 commentarv comes a high-octane thriller from debut author Faridah Abiké-lyímide.
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Ace of Spades
ISBN: 9781250800817
Publisher Description
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. When ...
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PangoBooks readers have generally positive feedback on this novel, appreciating its exploration of critical social issues such as racism, classism, homophobia, and institutionalized oppression. The characters, Devon and Chiamaka, are seen as well-written and their development is a highlight, even if some readers found certain traits less appealing. The book's engaging plot, with its suspenseful twists and dark academia vibes, kept many readers hooked from start to finish. While some found the ending underwhelming, others praised the epilogue and acknowledged the author's impressive achievement as a young writer. Overall, readers feel this is an important, thought-provoking read that effectively sheds light on the experiences of black teenagers in an elite school setting.