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challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
Dear Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
You have just become one of my new auto buy authors.
This book is full of suspense, mystery and a true look at what dark academia means in young adult fiction. To critique and comment on educational institutions and the system and structure.
The audiobook was amazing as well, I love when extra production is put into an audiobook to make them more engaging.
If you love a story that keeps you guessing, full of puzzles and anagrams and unreliable narrators then this is the perfect book to recommend. This is so much more than a YA mystery thriller and I hope that anyone picking this title up can see that once they're done.
Also there is a cute animal sidekick so, bonus points.
You have just become one of my new auto buy authors.
This book is full of suspense, mystery and a true look at what dark academia means in young adult fiction. To critique and comment on educational institutions and the system and structure.
The audiobook was amazing as well, I love when extra production is put into an audiobook to make them more engaging.
If you love a story that keeps you guessing, full of puzzles and anagrams and unreliable narrators then this is the perfect book to recommend. This is so much more than a YA mystery thriller and I hope that anyone picking this title up can see that once they're done.
Also there is a cute animal sidekick so, bonus points.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Misogyny, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
TW: Drowninggetlitwithamy_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé has done it again! This sophomore follow up to ACE OF SPADES was immaculate.
We're brought back to school as our main character starts a new year at a prestigious academy. in girls fashion, Sade was previously homeschooled and is brought into a world of cliques. However, the aspect of her missing roommate raises the stakes from the jump.
I think what I loved most about this book is that it kept me on my toes. One minute, I thought I knew what was going to happen but then my theory would be proven false 20 pages later. The last third of the book was jaw dropping on its own.
Sade's found family she makes is adorable! She's able to find a solid support system during all of the chaos ensuing at the school. Baz and Persephone are especially wonderful.
Thank you Feiwel & Friends and herself for granting me the opportunity to read an advanced copy in exchange for a review! This is my favorite book of 2024 so far.
We're brought back to school as our main character starts a new year at a prestigious academy. in girls fashion, Sade was previously homeschooled and is brought into a world of cliques. However, the aspect of her missing roommate raises the stakes from the jump.
I think what I loved most about this book is that it kept me on my toes. One minute, I thought I knew what was going to happen but then my theory would be proven false 20 pages later. The last third of the book was jaw dropping on its own.
Sade's found family she makes is adorable! She's able to find a solid support system during all of the chaos ensuing at the school. Baz and Persephone are especially wonderful.
Thank you Feiwel & Friends and herself for granting me the opportunity to read an advanced copy in exchange for a review! This is my favorite book of 2024 so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Bullying, Death of parent, Alcohol, Misogyny, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Racism, Rape, and Suicide
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