A review by taelights
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I really loved this book. I was so stressed towards the whole third part of the book but I had such a good time reading it. The mystery was so fucked up but fascinating and I was so deserperate the whole time to get to the end and find out all the answers. There were so many good twists to this mystery. Some of them I guessed while others genuinely surprised me. 

I adored both of the main characters. I felt so bad for them throughout the book and was constantly worried for their safety. 

Devon I loved from the start. He felt so real and I really enjoyed his characterization. I felt so bad for him throughout the book because he deserved so much better with everything in his life. My past self could also relate to some of his struggles relating to his sexuality. 

It took me awhile to come around to Chiamaka. I hated her at first because I usually hate "mean popular girl" type characters. But the more I learned about her and started to see her as more than that stereotype I began to really love her character and care about her a lot. 

Also I absolutely adored Terrell and enjoyed Andre's character as well. 

I loved the representation of having two gay and bi black teens as the main characters. Plus having a few prominent side characters also be black queer teens was also very refreshing. 

I really hope this author puts out more books in the future because I would love to read more by her especially if she hopefully writes more queer black main characters in the future. 
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