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A review by fragilelikejas
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ngl i thought this had a prominent aspec character but that’s on me for assuming…
Fiction that shows black children/teens Realizing firsthand how anti-black racism impacts them is always heartbreaking to consume.
I liked Devon’s character a lot! Chiamaka i feel for u but my tolerance for how she Moved and Thought would’ve been hard for me to relate to her through if i was in this situation w her… the consequences of being biracial i guess… (/hj)
Fiction that shows black children/teens Realizing firsthand how anti-black racism impacts them is always heartbreaking to consume.
I liked Devon’s character a lot! Chiamaka i feel for u but my tolerance for how she Moved and Thought would’ve been hard for me to relate to her through if i was in this situation w her… the consequences of being biracial i guess… (/hj)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Outing, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Toxic relationship