And her epilogue is the best I've ever read. Debut author Faridah Ábíké-Íyímídé is a revelation, her protagonists - Chiamaka and Devon - are wonderfully captivating and nuanced. What makes the twist all the more chilling is its plausibility.

' Ace of Spades is a clever thriller that, just as you think you've got it figured out, pulls the rug out from under you. 'Told in alternating chapters that capture each character’s unique voice and personality, Àbíké-Íyímídé’s adeptly crafted debut brings to life an unforgettable thriller that fuses intricate world building with compelling character development.' - Booklist A revelatory, buzzworthy debut.' - School Library Journal, starred review 'Readers will love this thriller-mystery. 'Àbíké-Íyímídé excels in portraying the conflict of characters who exist in two worlds.Devon and Chiamaka are dynamic and multifaceted, deeply human in the face of Aces’ treatment.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review With heart-pounding suspense and relevant social commentary comes a high-octane thriller from debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé.Ģ022 NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/TeensĪ YALSA 2022 Best Fiction for Young Adults FinalistĪ School Library Journal Best Young Adult Book, 2021Ī The Young Folks Best Book Debut of 2021 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.Īll you need to know is.

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