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

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

4.25

An excellent, excellent book and well worth the read. I could tell this book came from a very personal place for the author. It made me want to give her a big hug and hope that everything goes okay. As a story, its overall mood is a tad too pessimistic for my taste
even if it was ultimately a happy ending
but, despite that, it’s absolutely worth reading. I think you also have to read the ending knowing is a big metaphor rather than literal, because the logistics of the conspiracy seem a little too over the top for what I usually like in a mystery. However! The metaphor itself is powerful and striking. 
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