A review by karareads100
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

This is more of a trigger warning, do not read this book if you are sensitive to topics about deep racism and homophobia (I’m mainly taking to black people, queer people *also mainly black queer people)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Outing, Bullying, Racial slurs, Torture, Murder, Classism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Hate crime, and Grief

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Triggering