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e_flah 's review for:
Ace of Spades
by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ace of Spades was a solid debut and an incredibly thought-provoking take on dark academia. This is a book that grapples with big issues in a way that is seamlessly woven together with the story. Chiamaka and Devon's vastly different experiences at Niveus Private Academy were an interesting way to lean more about the setting of the story. They are both well-rounded characters who I loved learning more about over the course of the book.
There were two reasons this wasn't a five-star book for me. The middle of the book lost a lot of the tension from the beginning. It seemed like there was a lot of page time between the gripping beginning and the nail-biting conclusion. I also guessed nearly all of the big reveals, which was kind of disappointing. Neither of these things would stop me from recommending this book to others.
There were two reasons this wasn't a five-star book for me. The middle of the book lost a lot of the tension from the beginning. It seemed like there was a lot of page time between the gripping beginning and the nail-biting conclusion. I also guessed nearly all of the big reveals, which was kind of disappointing. Neither of these things would stop me from recommending this book to others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Car accident
Moderate: Death, Death of parent