1.) Its a version of Gossip Girl, which I was addicted to years ago, but now the subject matter feels too young for me. Here’s why I didn’t like it, just in case these are things that would put you off too. I’m giving it 3 stars because it’s not a bad book and there wasn’t anything actually wrong with it…. I wanted to like this book so bad but I just can’t. With heart-pounding suspense and relevant social commentary comes a high-octane thriller from debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé.Ī Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends Can Devon and Chiamaka stop Aces before things become incredibly deadly? Shortly after the announcement is made, though, someone who goes by Aces begins using anonymous text messages to reveal secrets about the two of them that turn their lives upside down and threaten every aspect of their carefully planned futures.Īs Aces shows no sign of stopping, what seemed like a sick prank quickly turns into a dangerous game, with all the cards stacked against them. After all, not only does it look great on college applications, but it officially puts each of them in the running for valedictorian, too. When two Niveus Private Academy students, Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, are selected to be part of the elite school’s senior class prefects, it looks like their year is off to an amazing start. 'All you need to know is.I’m here to divide and conquer. Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon and Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully. This program includes an author's note read by the author.

Faridah àbíké íyímídé ace of spades