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. Broken people, broken by the way the world works.” Two Black teens become the targets of an anonymous texter and they must work together to take the Ace of spades was interesting, to say the least. And they're planning much more than a high-school game.moreĪce of spades was interesting, to say the least. Head girl Chiamaka isn't afraid to get what she wants, but soon everyone will know the price she has paid for power. Talented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals, but he can't escape the spotlight when his private photos go public. Because anonymous texter, Aces, is bringing two students' dark secrets to light. Welcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Talente An incendiary and utterly compelling thriller with a shocking twist that delves deep into the heart of institutionalized racism, from an exceptional new YA voice. An incendiary and utterly compelling thriller with a shocking twist that delves deep into the heart of institutionalized racism, from an exceptional new YA voice.

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