And often felt anti-Black in it's portrayal of the teens. It felt like the book was all about showing how anti-Black society is but lacked joy. There's so much more to the Black experience than just suffering at the hands of racists. There was a narrow focus on micro and macroaggressions but little levity needed to balance this story out. The book emphasized the problem I have when the plot is racism vs racism being one of many factors. There was a lot of telling in this story and I would've liked to see more showing. Outside of name dropping a few designers this felt very generic private school. This was compared to Gossip Girl but it never get me those vibes. The concept of head girl/boy is a very British concept and the closest American equivalent is Class president but I don't feel like it's held to the same standard. Nothing really felt American to me and she was too vague on the setting because she didn't want to tie it down to any one place. Niveus Private Academy is described as an amalgam of British and American private school traditions and I understand the author wanted to appeal to an American audience but the story should've just been set in the UK. Soon after they start receiving threats from a mysterious entity called Aces. The story follows Devon and Chiamaka as they head into senior year as Niveus Private Academy where they are selected as head boy and girl. Is there a thing like cover porn? If yess then this book is one of the top contenders for it.Īce of Spades had good ideas but fell flat with the execution. Honestly I can't tell you guys how excited I am to read this beauty.❤️ We all knew this was gonna be a winner □ (✖) I wish to see more of Devon and Chimaka's friendship because honestly I was rooting for them platonically, but I get it because it wasn't the major theme.īottom line :- I’m happy to have gotten a glance into the struggles that different people face growing up in America. Highly recommend. Despite me being totally in love with Chimaka I decided to put down the book in middle because it felt like I was forcing myself to read. (✖) Pacing :- the book become somewhat slow towards the middle and then the ending was a bit rushed too. Overall the book was good but why I didn't gave it 5 perfect stars :. The combination of the haunting story and formidable characters make this book absolutely stunning. We are gonna take some time and consider the epilogue - seriously that was my fav part of the book. And this is her debut novel, I can't wait to read more of her work. The author has a flair of creating an atmospheric and intriguing story, she has this certain way with her words which keeps you hooked. But still the truth was major and dark enough for my liking. The book is pitched as a thriller, though I figured out most of the book because it was advertised as gossip girls meets "GET OUT" so I figured out most of the things. "I’ve felt alone a lot in this world, filled with people and faces that don’t look like me."Īpart from main characters all the other characters were perfectly crafted as a piece of puzzls that's fits perfectly in the story and give audience a perfect outcome. He is like my precious baby who should be protected at all cost. ♠ Devon :- a black-american, gay, laid back, quiet student interested in music. "Besides, regardless of whether it’s me or someone else, there will always be a kingdom, a throne, and a queen." Definitely a character which will live with me for a long time. ♠ Chimaka :- Nigerian-Italian, bisexual, popular, confident, unapologetic, logical, goal oriented girl who will take whatever it is to stay at the top of everything. It explores joy and beauty of being queer and as well as challenges which comes with it. I also liked how the story explores how class adds another layer of privilege, and this is exemplified in how Chiamaka, who grew up and lives in a rich neighbourhood and how it insulates her, versus Devon, from a poorer neighbourhood, differently navigate and perceive society and the spaces that they occupy. And being an outsider I enjoyed reading about it, got to learn something new. It doesn’t just discuss these themes but digs deeper and questions everything and it was compelling and downright chilling. I really appreciate how this book addressed a lot of heavy topics (racism, homophobia, elitism and white supremacy)in a short span of time all while staying within the interesting and dynamic plot line of a thriller. Two Black teens become the targets of an anonymous texter and they must work together to take them down. Broken people, broken by the way the world works.” This world, our world, the one with houses as crooked as the people in them. I am in awe of this book, and it is one of the most phenomenal debuts that I have ever read. I usually don't read synopsis so I was completely unprepared for what was going to come. Ace of spades was interesting, to say the least.
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