Definitely a character which will live with me for a long time. ♠ Chimaka :- Nigerian-Italian, bisexual, popular, confident, unapologetic, logical, goal oriented girl who will take whatever it is to stay at the top of everything. It explores joy and beauty of being queer and as well as challenges which comes with it. I also liked how the story explores how class adds another layer of privilege, and this is exemplified in how Chiamaka, who grew up and lives in a rich neighbourhood and how it insulates her, versus Devon, from a poorer neighbourhood, differently navigate and perceive society and the spaces that they occupy. And being an outsider I enjoyed reading about it, got to learn something new. It doesn’t just discuss these themes but digs deeper and questions everything and it was compelling and downright chilling. I really appreciate how this book addressed a lot of heavy topics (racism, homophobia, elitism and white supremacy)in a short span of time all while staying within the interesting and dynamic plot line of a thriller. Two Black teens become the targets of an anonymous texter and they must work together to take them down. Broken people, broken by the way the world works.” This world, our world, the one with houses as crooked as the people in them. I am in awe of this book, and it is one of the most phenomenal debuts that I have ever read. I usually don't read synopsis so I was completely unprepared for what was going to come. Ace of spades was interesting, to say the least.
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