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ismildlypoetic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
While I don't know if Ace of Spades fits those qualifications, its resemblance to media (that very much did have some core memories) and the importance of its message, plus the way it had me turning pages, I very much feel that this book deserves the 5 stars anyway.
For fans of Pretty Little Liars, this book gives that horrendous cyberbullying experience we're familiar with, plus the added twist of
There were multiple times I wrote in my reading app that I was terrified to turn the page, knowing that whatever was coming wouldn't be good for our two title characters.
Now time for my infodump:
As for Chiamaka, my love-hate relationship with her was strong. There are very few people in this world she cared for besides herself, and she didn't give a shit who fell as long as she didn't fall with them. However, I am very happy she got a happy ending. And I hope she kept on her journey of self-growth in those sixteen years after Niveus burned.
I highly recommend this book, especially for those who see themselves, like me, relating to some of the other characters at Niveus. We could all use a lesson in seeing others from a different point of view.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Death of parent, Outing, and Alcohol
Minor: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
micaelamariem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Stalking, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Murder
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Ace of Spades is the story of Chiamaka and Devon, the only two Black students at an almost all white prestigious high school in America. Someone named Aces stars revealing the two student's secrets and more to the whole school. Aces is out to get Devon and Chiamaka, but who are they? and why?
My only complaint was that the "WHO DID IT?" was spoiled for me thanks to the marketing team and book listing on Amazon! I went to buy this book from Amazon (as it was on sale) and the synopsis on their website spoiled the big reveal for me.
Overall, I really liked this novel, I'm giving this 4.5 stars out of 5, I'm knocking off .5 stars because I guessed some of the ending on my own. I'm also knocking a star off because Chiamaka was a jerk and unpleasant, and half the book was from her point of view so I couldn't avoid her annoying personality.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I listened to this for free on libbyapp.com
Graphic: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
asurasantosha's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Racism, Car accident, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Moderate: Violence, Stalking, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Alcohol
deepcurvesahead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Blood, and Outing
Minor: Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism
temymm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Physical abuse, Car accident, Murder, and Outing
Minor: Cursing, Gun violence, Blood, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol
The big things to note are that this book deals with racism and stalking. As in, that is the premise of the book. It deals with institutional racism. Do. Not. Read. If that is not something you can read. There is also a lot of dark shit that happens quickly, from mentions of police brutality to suicide attempts to realising that a parent is dead. There is a recurring theme of vehicular murder, though unintentional, and an MC is in a relationship with a drug dealer. This book is dark at times, but Àbíké-Íyímídé handles it WONDERFULLYkdailyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Slavery, Terminal illness, Vomit, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
moniipeters's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
thecriticalreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Moderate: Infidelity and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
oli_porti's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Blood, Gaslighting, and Alcohol