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Ace of Spades

By: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Narrated by: Tapiwa Mugweni, Jeanette Illidge
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This audiobook includes an author's note read by the author.

"One of 2021's biggest books." (gal-dem)

The hugely-anticipated YA high-school thriller: Ace of Spades is Gossip Girl meets Get Out, with a shocking twist. Buried secrets come to light when two students are targeted by an anonymous bully with an explosive agenda.

Hello, Niveus High. It's me. Who am I? That's not important. All you need to know is...I'm here to divide and conquer. - Aces

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 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....

Unputdownable and utterly compulsive, this high-octane thriller takes a powerful look at institutionalized racism. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson and Angie Thomas.

"Ace of Spades is the thought-provoking thriller we ALL need." (Nic Stone, number-one NYT best-selling author)

"A heart-racing and twisty thriller." (Alice Oseman)

"Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery." (Buzzfeed)

"Thunderous and terrifying. There's no way you're putting this down until you get to the last page." (Maureen Johnson, NYT best-selling author)

Trigger Warning: Ace of Spades is a work of fiction but it deals with many real issues including racism, homophobia, bullying and suicide ideation.

©2021 Usborne Publishing Limited (P)2021 Usborne Publishing Limited
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"Ace of Spades is the thought-provoking thriller we ALL need." (Nic Stone, number one NYT best-selling author)

A heart-racing and twisty thriller." (Alice Oseman)

"Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery." (Buzzfeed)

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Kept me at the edge of my seat. Well written and speaking about things that aren’t spoke about well done Faridah

Thrilling

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I highly recommend this book it’s one I hope everyone reads/listens to at least once in there lives.

An amazing listen

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I liked the narrators, their voices and interpretation of the book. I loved the book and the story that although uncomfortable to read/listen for the 70% of the book, left me wanting to be strong. To be aware and to do something about these matters that are still subtly lurking around on some people mind.

Loved it so much

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A book that has been on my radar since it's release and it did not disappoint! Fast paced, tense and thrilling, this YA thriller weaves an entertaining plot with poignant and important topics; systemic racism and the black Experience.

5/5 YA thriller

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The storyline had so many twists and turns…it definitely kept me interested. I loved how the author used everyday discrimination to create a narrative that is experienced by many people of Black heritage

Great read/listen

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