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A review by celly
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
There are things I didn't like about this book though I am not sure if that is due to me not being from the US and not being Black.
Overall, the story is well written. Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé absolutely knows how to write teenagers and she handled the dual POV perfectly. Some stuff seemed a little clunky but it didn't hurt the reading flow.
Devon and Chiamaka were complex, smart characters who deserved their endings. I understand their motivations and their feelings and I cried at the reveal of their betrayals.
I can't wait to read more of Faridah.
Overall, the story is well written. Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé absolutely knows how to write teenagers and she handled the dual POV perfectly. Some stuff seemed a little clunky but it didn't hurt the reading flow.
Devon and Chiamaka were complex, smart characters who deserved their endings. I understand their motivations and their feelings and I cried at the reveal of their betrayals.
I can't wait to read more of Faridah.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Stalking, Outing, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death, Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, Police brutality, Car accident, Death of parent, and Classism