A review by karareads100
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.75

This is more of a trigger warning, do not read this book if you are sensitive to topics about deep racism and homophobia (I’m mainly taking to black people, queer people *also mainly black queer people)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Grief, Murder, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

Triggering