I recently finished Ace of Spades by Faridah Abíké-Íyímídé, and I honestly should’ve bumped this up my tbr sooner. Chiamaka and Devon are named senior class prefects which can give them both the boost they desire to pursue their dreams at prestigious college institutions. However, they suddenly find themselves the targets of anonymous texts that reveal all their close secrets to the entire school. Told in dual POV, we get to follow Chi and Von as they grapple with what is taking place and try to regain control of their lives while forming an unlikely friendship. 

 

This is a dynamic blend of thriller/mystery with important topics (such as racism, bullying, homophobia, etc). As someone who doesn’t read a ton of thrillers, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were times when I wanted to scream, and I wanted to throw my book at some characters. I found both the epilogue and author’s note cathartic and emotional for different reasons, and I am thankful they were included. I already planned to read all of this author’s work, so my only regret is not having started earlier. 

 

*I’ll be writing a more in-depth review in the future*