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A review by sarah984
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a wild ride of a high school thriller about two students who are targeted by a mysterious figure who seems to know everything about them. The first half was a little too slow for me, but the second half knocked my socks off. The twists were great, the character voices were fun, and I liked the ending.
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Slavery, Vomit, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol