Reviews tagging 'Violence'

As de picas by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

426 reviews

trionahaye50's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Homophobia and Violence

sofiarodriguez's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I feel like the ending was a bit rushed but overall a great read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, Death, Racism, Murder, Gun violence, Colonisation, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Racial slurs, and Addiction

softgalaxy's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. I could hardly put it down. It is spine-chilling. But it is reality for Black people in a world that holds whiteness above anything. 

I had my theories but what came about in the end was much more horrifying. Àbíké-Íyímídé weaved such an intense storyline that just stays with you. 

I felt so strongly for Devon and Chiamaka. The psychological torture that they were going through was unreal (something I’d never experience as a white person). 

Just an amazing book from start to finish. It had me hooked. Can’t wait to read more from Faridah in the near future!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Blood, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Death of parent, Bullying, Racism, Racial slurs, Violence, Gun violence, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Hate crime

airr's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Racism, Homophobia, and Addiction

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Grief, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Blood, Car accident, Murder, Stalking, Death, Death of parent, and Violence

lnms04's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Toxic friendship, Violence, Physical abuse, Outing, Drug use, and Emotional abuse

kryptidnerd's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The way my eyes were opened while reading this book. It gave me Get Out vibes and I couldn’t put it down. I consumed this book in one sitting and was white knuckling gripping it the whole time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Misogyny and Violence

elfyn's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Fucking fantastic. Challenging in all the right ways. I finished it in one sitting.

I literally cried at reading dr and professor in the epilogue.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Drug use, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Stalking, Addiction, Death, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Grief, Bullying, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment

carseatwarmers's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Bullying, Violence, Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide attempt

thissagreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

A solid mystery! Towards the end, my mouth was open at the shock, and the plot twist was very well spun!! I think my biggest issue was the male main character. It seemed as though the book focused more on him than anything, and he was often too naive for my liking. Plus the narrator’s voice- he was so annoying at times that I wanted to fast forward his parts. I really wish there was more character development with the female main character, so that’s where a lot of my disappointment was because I think she was compelling in her own right. But there wasn’t much written about her, she was mainly driving the plot toward.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Sexual assault

Having the ENTIRE school and neighborhood behind the targeted racism and tuning of these 2 black kids’ lives was MAJOR!! I loved that they ultimately won and came out on top, helping black kids and their families avoid the racist vitriol. I LOVED that they were still successful after an entire town tried to take them down, but I wish there were greater consequences- like whoever led the charge should’ve been punished. The school blew up, but ALL of the people responsible for making the 2 characters lives a living hell, should’ve been punished and that’s what I wish would’ve happened. spoiler

sahramahtab's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

In 'Ace of Spades,' Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé paints an emotional masterpiece, pulling you into the raw reality of BiPOCs. It's not just a book; it's a journey that makes your heart ache with the characters' pain and frustration. You find yourself cheering for their strength amid adversities, and the beautifully crafted ending is like a warm hug after a storm, leaving you with a sense of hope and understanding. Àbíké-Íyímídé doesn't just tell a story; she invites you to feel it deeply.
What sets this book apart is its ability to not only shed light on the challenges but also to portray resilience and strength. The beautifully crafted ending serves as a ray of hope, offering a poignant counterbalance to the earlier tension and hardship. Overall, 'Ace of Spades' is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant work that leaves a lasting impact on its readers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Car accident, Outing, Classism, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Misogyny, and Racial slurs