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A review by tinyelfarcanist
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
My rating may be a result of me coming out of my genre and giving hyped books a chance, just to find myself underwhelmed.
I didn't find Ace's voice remarkable, Chiamaka is annoying even understanding where she's coming from and Devon is completely forgettable; and for a centennial, the author doesn't seem to know how cellphones work (a blinking cursor while writing on the screen??).
For a big publisher book, it lacked some editing. Some scenes felt unnecessary and questions were left unanswered. The only salvageable thing is the portrayal of racism the characters suffer.
I didn't find Ace's voice remarkable, Chiamaka is annoying even understanding where she's coming from and Devon is completely forgettable; and for a centennial, the author doesn't seem to know how cellphones work (a blinking cursor while writing on the screen??).
For a big publisher book, it lacked some editing. Some scenes felt unnecessary and questions were left unanswered. The only salvageable thing is the portrayal of racism the characters suffer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Outing, Gaslighting, and Racism
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Car accident, Sexual violence, Blood, and Death
Minor: Classism, Death of parent, Drug use, and Hate crime