I must also add that for anyone watching the new Gossip Girl reboot, Monet is so much like Chiamaka in my opinion from her combined style and command, that if you like her so far, you’ll love Chi. (Think Warren Peace and Will Stronghold from Sky High.) Devon and Chi became such a dynamic duo that I’m going to miss them. The Gossip Girl parallels pulled out my old OTP for a Dan and Blair friendship and-wow-as much as I love enemies-to-lovers, I am a huge fan of enemies-to-best-friends. It’s terrifying, unflinching, addictive, and bold. As someone who has hated my experience in university because it is a predominately white, and frankly racist, space, this book connected to my frustrations and hopes, and because of this, I think I appreciate it all the more. By the time I reached the epilogue, I was in tears because I felt so deeply for the two protagonists of this story. I honestly believe this is one of the best books I have ever read because of its captivating leads, carefully crafted and purposeful world, and engaging commentary on intersectional identity when it comes to race, sexuality, class, and gender. The two come together and aim to put a stop to the twisted and dangerous game forced upon them. However, a person who goes by the pseudonym “Aces” quickly alters the trajectory of their plans and threatens to expose life-changing secrets.
The story begins as the two are made senior class prefects at Niveus Academy, in a year that Chiamaka believes will be perfect. People will surely want to comp it for years to come.Īce of Spades follows Chiamaka Adebayo, the girl at the top of her class both academically and socially, and Devon Richards, a musically inclined wallflower, as they deal with an anonymous bully targeting them. This is one of those books that will take over the Young Adult space as one of the biggest books to come out in this decade. This book is without a doubt a five-star read, and pretty much everyone who reads it will agree. We have struggled every day…and it won’t mean a thing.”Īs of writing this blog, Ace of Spades has been on the New York Times Best Sellers List for over a month and is also an Indie Bestseller, and truly, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé deserves all of the accolades coming her way.
Terrell goes on about the school’s founders, but I close my eyes, thinking about the money Ma put into that school just to get me through. Spoiler Warning: This blog has spoilers for Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé “My head swims and I zone out, the shock making it hard to process it all.
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