ACE OF SPADES

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 revealing the darkest secrets of two students. 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... About the Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is a writer from South London who has dreamed of writing books about Black kids saving (or destroying) the world all her life. She is an avid tea drinker, a collector of strange mugs, and is currently studying English, Chinese and Anthropology in the Scottish Highlands. Media & Reviews: “[a] tense, compelling thriller that will appeal to fans of Karen McManus” The Guardian “This summer’s hottest YA debut” Entertainment Weekly “A publishing phenomenon” VOGUE "A heart-racing and twisty thriller." Alice Oseman, author of Heartstoppers series "Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery." Buzzfeed “Fresh and provocative… expect this exceptional debut to be everywhere this summer” The Bookseller “One of 2021’s exciting debuts” Cosmo “Witty, slick, and undeniably mysterious” Gay Times "My favourite YA novel in quite some time" Juno Dawson, bestselling author of Wonderland and CLEAN “A rollicking rollercoaster” Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff, author and journalist “The best thriller of 2021” Namina Forna, NYT bestselling author of The Gilded Ones “Will have you on the edge of your seat” Black Girls Book Club “Wildly original… a searing look at systematic racism, utterly thrilling, and just so good!” Katherine Webber, author of Only Love Can Break Your Heart 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 revealing the darkest secrets of two students. 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... Read More

Categories: Action & Adventure