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ka_schulze's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Child death, Death, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
maresuju's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Stalking, Outing, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Misogyny, Police brutality, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
theuncannydani's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
softgalaxy's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
I had my theories but what came about in the end was much more horrifying. Àbíké-Íyímídé weaved such an intense storyline that just stays with you.
I felt so strongly for Devon and Chiamaka. The psychological torture that they were going through was unreal (something I’d never experience as a white person).
Just an amazing book from start to finish. It had me hooked. Can’t wait to read more from Faridah in the near future!!!
Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Stalking, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
living_for_the_hope_of_it_all's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
justice for my boy von he did nothing wrong!!!!
also Dre. i fucking love dre come home babe the kids miss you
3* because a few characters were left which i would have loved to see more of
got a few good laughs out of it, almost made me cry once
overall i enjoyed it thoroughly, got my mind moving and all that, very quick to read and the writing was pretty easy to read too so!
great one!!
~a month later~
taking the rating down a notch bcz not that in hindsight i think the book is bad, it's just that i always forget i even read it😭
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Blood, and Outing
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
kryptidnerd's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Misogyny and Violence
stuckinatimeloop's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Car accident, Outing, and Toxic friendship
chris_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Stalking, Outing, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Car accident, and Classism
Minor: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
sahramahtab's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
What sets this book apart is its ability to not only shed light on the challenges but also to portray resilience and strength. The beautifully crafted ending serves as a ray of hope, offering a poignant counterbalance to the earlier tension and hardship. Overall, 'Ace of Spades' is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant work that leaves a lasting impact on its readers.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Stalking, Car accident, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Ace of Spades is the story of Chiamaka and Devon, the only two Black students at an almost all white prestigious high school in America. Someone named Aces stars revealing the two student's secrets and more to the whole school. Aces is out to get Devon and Chiamaka, but who are they? and why?
My only complaint was that the "WHO DID IT?" was spoiled for me thanks to the marketing team and book listing on Amazon! I went to buy this book from Amazon (as it was on sale) and the synopsis on their website spoiled the big reveal for me.
Overall, I really liked this novel, I'm giving this 4.5 stars out of 5, I'm knocking off .5 stars because I guessed some of the ending on my own. I'm also knocking a star off because Chiamaka was a jerk and unpleasant, and half the book was from her point of view so I couldn't avoid her annoying personality.
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I listened to this for free on libbyapp.com
Graphic: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism