62 pages • 2 hours read
Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéAce of Spades
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Ace of Spades is a 2021 thriller by British Nigerian author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé that follows the struggles and injustices faced by Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, the only two Black students at a prestigious American private high school, as they navigate a series of malicious attacks from a secret society that seeks to ruin their lives. This book includes discussions of racism, police violence, anti-gay behavior, sexual assault, and suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé's Ace of Spades presents a gripping, genre-blending narrative that successfully merges thriller elements with a thoughtful exploration of systemic racism and privilege in a private school setting. Praised for its strong character development and plot twists, some critics found the pacing uneven. Overall, a compelling debut.
Who Should Read Ace of Spades?
A reader who would enjoy Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is likely a fan of thriller and mystery novels with strong social themes. Ideal for those who appreciated Get Out and One of Us Is Lying, this book explores issues of race and privilege within a high school setting, blending suspense with sharp social commentary.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
LGBTQ
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Identity: Race
Society: Class
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal