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A review by dmbulaiteye
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? No
3.0
Whew, I liked the plot of this book but it’s a heavy one. At times the social justice theme was overdone and it felt forced into the narrative. I really liked Devon’s POV, he was written really well. I enjoyed the ending and after part 2, it’s a page turner. A quick read, not my favorite but enjoyable nonetheless.
Minor: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Violence, Homophobia, Death, Racism, Racial slurs, and Death of parent