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A review by thebookssmuggler
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
wow, wow, and WOW! Action-paced, suspenseful, mysterious, captivating and gripping: this is my favorite kind of book. I loved every second of this novel, the complexity behind every character (Black and queer main characters), the details and intricacies in the well-designed storyline, the unpredictable and jaw-dropping plot twists and revelations in the turn of every page, and the themes of racism, elitism, white supremacy and homophobia. A solid 10/10. I am OBSESSED.
Ace of Spades is a YA thriller that will intrigue you and have you reading non-stop once you begin. It is just SO well written and developed. I can't stop recommending it and literally gasping about it. This one is definitely taking a spot in my top favorite reads of 2022. I am completely fascinated, Faridah did an incredible job for her debut novel. A dark academia novel that deals with racism mixed with a badass female lead too. I loved this book. Can't wait to read the author's next novel as well!
Ace of Spades is a YA thriller that will intrigue you and have you reading non-stop once you begin. It is just SO well written and developed. I can't stop recommending it and literally gasping about it. This one is definitely taking a spot in my top favorite reads of 2022. I am completely fascinated, Faridah did an incredible job for her debut novel. A dark academia novel that deals with racism mixed with a badass female lead too. I loved this book. Can't wait to read the author's next novel as well!