Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé's debut Ace of Spades is one of the best YA thrillers I've read in a while, and I am so excited to recommend this one at my library! Pitched as Get Out meets Gossip Girl, It follows Devon and Chiamaka, the only two Black students at the prestigious Niveus Academy. Their senior year is starting off great--they've both been named senior prefects and are in the running for valedictorian.
But Devon and Chiamaka both have secrets that could turn their lives upside down. And when someone calling themselves Aces starts sending anonymous texts to the school, slowly spilling those secrets, Devon & Chiamaka know that everything they've worked for is at risk. As the stakes get higher and Aces' threats get more sinister, will Devon & Chiamaka be able to stop Aces before it's too late?
This fast-paced, chilling thriller full of social commentary is utterly un-put-downable! I loved that Ace of Spades starred two totally different queer Black teens who team up to fight back against an unknown enemy. I listened to the audiobook and the narrators truly brought the eerie story to life! Ace of Spades is an engaging & entertaining mystery/thriller that also grapples with identity, racism, and white supremacy.
YA thrillers are always a hit with teens at my library, and I already know I'll be recommending this one a lot!
But Devon and Chiamaka both have secrets that could turn their lives upside down. And when someone calling themselves Aces starts sending anonymous texts to the school, slowly spilling those secrets, Devon & Chiamaka know that everything they've worked for is at risk. As the stakes get higher and Aces' threats get more sinister, will Devon & Chiamaka be able to stop Aces before it's too late?
This fast-paced, chilling thriller full of social commentary is utterly un-put-downable! I loved that Ace of Spades starred two totally different queer Black teens who team up to fight back against an unknown enemy. I listened to the audiobook and the narrators truly brought the eerie story to life! Ace of Spades is an engaging & entertaining mystery/thriller that also grapples with identity, racism, and white supremacy.
YA thrillers are always a hit with teens at my library, and I already know I'll be recommending this one a lot!