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Ace of Spades

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

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Ace of Spades
Ace of Spades

Thrilling exposé of elite school's darkest secrets.

If you're drawn to the high stakes of elite academia with a side of cutthroat mystery, "Ace of Spades" might just be your next page-turner. Imagine the glossy drama of Gossip Girl but with a tense, racially charged twist that nods to "Get Out." As secrets unravel and the danger mounts, Àbíké-Íyímídé's novel will keep you guessing with its gripping narrative and critical take on societal issues. The compelling struggles of Devon and Chiamaka will resonate with anyone who appreciates a thriller that's as socially aware as it is suspenseful.

  • British Book Award Nominee for Children's Fiction (2022)
  • William C. Morris YA Debut Award Nominee (2022)
  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Young Adult (2022)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2023)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2023)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction (2021)
  • NAACP Image Award for Youth/Teens (2022)
  • Jhalak Prize Nominee for Children’s & YA Shortlist (2022)
  • The Diverse Book Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Book (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781250800800
Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Publisher: Square Fish
Date of Publication: 2023-06-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Young Adult
Related Topics: Suspense, Thriller, High School, Mystery, Young Adult Contemporary, Coming of Age
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 102166 readers)

Description

A YA thriller about two seniors at a prestigious academy whose lives are upended when an anonymous texter called Aces starts exposing their secrets. As threats escalate, they must uncover Aces’ identity before the game costs them everything. From debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Ace of Spades blends high-stakes suspense with sharp commentary on privilege and power.
 

Thrilling exposé of elite school's darkest secrets.

If you're drawn to the high stakes of elite academia with a side of cutthroat mystery, "Ace of Spades" might just be your next page-turner. Imagine the glossy drama of Gossip Girl but with a tense, racially charged twist that nods to "Get Out." As secrets unravel and the danger mounts, Àbíké-Íyímídé's novel will keep you guessing with its gripping narrative and critical take on societal issues. The compelling struggles of Devon and Chiamaka will resonate with anyone who appreciates a thriller that's as socially aware as it is suspenseful.

  • British Book Award Nominee for Children's Fiction (2022)
  • William C. Morris YA Debut Award Nominee (2022)
  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Young Adult (2022)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2023)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2023)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction (2021)
  • NAACP Image Award for Youth/Teens (2022)
  • Jhalak Prize Nominee for Children’s & YA Shortlist (2022)
  • The Diverse Book Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Book (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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