Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

As de picas by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

832 reviews

carseatwarmers's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Bullying, Violence, Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide attempt

starsandscarsbookclub's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Classism, Racism, Torture, Hate crime, Fire/Fire injury, and Bullying

oleaceae_18's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Such a good book! I felt like it was a little bit slow in the beginning, and the resolution at the end was wrapped up a little too quickly in my opinion. But this book is such a good depiction of systemic racism and how everyone around you really is involved. I loved the friendships developed among the black characters. The gaslighting and microaggressions were so aggravating to read, but only because it's so real. I highly recommend reading for everyone. And the authors note was really touching. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Gaslighting, and Racism

Moderate: Death, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Homophobia, Outing, Car accident, Gun violence, Colonisation, Police brutality, and Racial slurs

thissagreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

A solid mystery! Towards the end, my mouth was open at the shock, and the plot twist was very well spun!! I think my biggest issue was the male main character. It seemed as though the book focused more on him than anything, and he was often too naive for my liking. Plus the narrator’s voice- he was so annoying at times that I wanted to fast forward his parts. I really wish there was more character development with the female main character, so that’s where a lot of my disappointment was because I think she was compelling in her own right. But there wasn’t much written about her, she was mainly driving the plot toward.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Sexual assault

Having the ENTIRE school and neighborhood behind the targeted racism and tuning of these 2 black kids’ lives was MAJOR!! I loved that they ultimately won and came out on top, helping black kids and their families avoid the racist vitriol. I LOVED that they were still successful after an entire town tried to take them down, but I wish there were greater consequences- like whoever led the charge should’ve been punished. The school blew up, but ALL of the people responsible for making the 2 characters lives a living hell, should’ve been punished and that’s what I wish would’ve happened. spoiler

ctrlcy's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Death, Racism, Hate crime, and Racial slurs

sahramahtab's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

In 'Ace of Spades,' Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé paints an emotional masterpiece, pulling you into the raw reality of BiPOCs. It's not just a book; it's a journey that makes your heart ache with the characters' pain and frustration. You find yourself cheering for their strength amid adversities, and the beautifully crafted ending is like a warm hug after a storm, leaving you with a sense of hope and understanding. Àbíké-Íyímídé doesn't just tell a story; she invites you to feel it deeply.
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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Car accident, Outing, Classism, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Misogyny, and Racial slurs

molroseh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Stalking

Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Blood, Car accident, and Death of parent

nillech's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

3.75

A simmering evil lives within these pages of frustrating cruelty conquered only just by a hope that community can triumph over the complexities of generational indoctrination.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Murder, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Homophobia, Drug use, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual content

glass_carousel's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Classism, Bullying, Outing, Stalking, and Racism

Moderate: Homophobia, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury

modernthymes's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was going to give this a 3.5 but the last 50-100 pages was so thrilling and the ending was great.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Bullying, Homophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Stalking and Sexual harassment

Minor: Police brutality, Gun violence, and Fire/Fire injury