Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award 2021

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Ace of Spades

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Age: 14+

Ace of Spades

Age 14+

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE 2021 BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT FICTION
NOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022

"One of 2021's biggest books." gal-dem

ACE 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. - 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...

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.

"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

A tense, compelling YA thriller that will appeal to fans of Karen McManus
The Guardian
Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery
Buzzfeed
Extent:
480 pages
Dimensions:
201.2 x 144.9mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781474967532
Accelerated Reader Book Level:
5.1
Lexile:
740L
Key Stage:
KS4
Publication Date:
June 2021
Work Reference:
05386
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is the instant New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of ACE OF SPADES, WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE and FOUR EIDS AND A FUNERAL. She has also written stories for Marvel's Spider-Verse and BBC's Doctor Who. In 2024, she was a World Book Day author with her title THE DOOMSDAY DATE. Faridah is an avid tea drinker, a collector of strange mugs, and a graduate from a university in Scotland where she received a BA in English Literature. She also has an MA in Shakespeare Studies from King's College London. When she isn't spinning dark tales, Faridah can be found examining the deeper meanings in Disney Channel original movies.

Find out more about Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Winner

Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2021

Winner

Ealing Teen Read 2022

Winner

Hounslow Teen Reads Award 2022

Winner

Redbridge Children's Book Award 2022

Shortlisted

The British Book Awards 2022

Shortlisted

YA Book Prize 2022

Shortlisted

Jhalak Children's and YA Prize 2022

Shortlisted

Wirral Book Awards 2022

Shortlisted

Amazing Book Awards 2022

Shortlisted

Wandsworth Schools Fabulous Book Award 2022

Shortlisted

The Diverse Book Awards 2022

Longlisted

The Branford Boase Award 2022

Longlisted

Polari Prize 2022

Nominated

The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2022

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One of 2021's exciting debuts

Cosmopolitan

Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery.

Buzzfeed

This thriller is Get Out meets Gossip Girl

ELLE magazine

A tense, compelling YA thriller that will appeal to fans of Karen McManus

The Guardian

This summer's hottest YA debut

Entertainment Weekly

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Teachers’ resources

Extracts and notes for KS4 teachers for compelling YA thriller Ace of Spades, perfect for Book Club or PSHE settings

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