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

dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This book starts off with a quote from gossip girl and get out and that’s what it is- gossip girl meets get out. Two teens, Chiamaka and Devon who could not be more different other than being the only two black students in their prestigious private high school are targeted by “aces” a gossip girl like texter. From there a mystery unfolds. 
I totally see why this book has meant so much to so many people. I love that the two main characters were so different and from such different economic backgrounds- it brought depth to the story and highlighted the intersection of race and class. 
I found the end a little rushed but the most interesting parts of this story are it’s dissection of race, class, homophobia and the cleaver allegorical qualities. I also really enjoyed the authors personal note at the end on why she wrote it. 
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