Ace Of Spades by Faridah Àbìké-Íyímídé

The Blurb On The Back:

Welcome to Niveus Private Academy …

Where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter Aces is bringing two students’ dark secrets to light. Talented musician Devon buries himself in his rehearsals, but he can’t escape the spotlight when his private photos go public. Head girl Chiamaka isn’t afraid to get what she wants, but soon everyone will know the price she has paid for power. Someone is out to get them both. Someone who holds all the aces. And they’re planning much more than a high school game …

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The Verdict:

Faridah Àbìké-Íyímídé’s debut YA thriller is billed as GET OUT meets GOSSIP GIRL for good reason. It’s a searing high concept novel where racism meets conspiracy to create an intense choking claustrophobia as Aces racks up their campaign against Von and Chiamaka. That said, it doesn’t nail the final quarter and there are holes in the conspiracy if you think about it too closely but it has pace, it makes you think and it still feels of the moment.

Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.