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A review by taviarz
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Definitely reads like a TV show. I just wish we had more scenes of Chiamaka and Devon actually talking to each other and building a friendship. Also thought that maybe the story was trying to cover too much? Like there needed to be moments of relief at points. Overall I thought it was entertaining and had a good discussion on structural racism for the intended age group.
Graphic: Hate crime, Violence, Sexual content, Outing, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Classism, Racial slurs, Car accident, Homophobia, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Torture
Moderate: Gun violence and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit, Death, and Suicide attempt