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Ace of Spades (special edition)

By Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
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Ace of Spades (special edition) is a gripping young adult thriller set at the elite Niveus Private Academy, where secrets and lies surface as two students, Devon and Chiamaka, are targeted by an anonymous figure known as Aces. Devon's private photos are leaked while Chiamaka's costly pursuit of power is exposed, revealing a plan much darker than a mere school rivalry. This story sharply explores institutionalised racism within a high-octane, twisty narrative.
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How can you play the game when the cards are stacked against you?
A SUMMER SPECIAL EDITION OF THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, WITH EXCLUSIVE COVER AND EXTRA CONTENTWINNER OF THE 2021 BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT FICTIONNOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022"This summer's hottest YA debut." Entertainment WeeklyACE 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. - AcesWelcome 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...Unputdownable and utterly compulsive, this high-octane thriller takes a powerful look at institutionalized racism. As seen in Vogue, The Guardian, Marie Claire, The New York Times, Elle, Buzzfeed, Cosmo and Entertainment Weekly, and on BBC Front Row, perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson and Angie Thomas.*This summer special features an exclusive cover from award-winning Kingsley Nebechi, and exciting extra content: an exclusive never-seen-before chapter and brand-new author letter.*"ACE OF SPADES is the thought-provoking thriller we ALL need." Nic Stone, #1 NYT bestselling 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 bestselling author

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803706351

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 496

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Fiction LGBTQ+ Special Editions Teen Thrills Young Adult

About the Author

Faridah Àbíke-Íyímíde 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. Faridah can be found on Twitter at @faridahlikestea, on Instagram at @faridahlikestea, and at www.faridahabikeiyimide.com where she also runs a weekly literary podcast, "The Write Type".

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