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A review by peachythi_books
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ace of Spades absolutely blew me away. The plot twist. THE PLOT TWIST?!? I’m not talking just one but multiple. I was genuinely shocked by the events in the book. Like I was flabbergasted, befuddled, completely turned around. I developed trust issues in the best ways because of this book.
This book also discusses micro-agressions and the systemic racism black people have to go through in the systems set up by white supremacy. This book is also so deeply disturbing I cried multiple times. Because everyone is fucked up and I need people to read it.
This book also discusses micro-agressions and the systemic racism black people have to go through in the systems set up by white supremacy. This book is also so deeply disturbing I cried multiple times. Because everyone is fucked up and I need people to read it.
Graphic: Hate crime, Gaslighting, Racism, Classism, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Murder, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual content, and Outing
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts