A painful, prickling sensation burned the corners of my eyes. My hand went limp to my side, spilling the ash back onto the ground, and I bowed my head. “Death dust.” I said, my damaged throat cracking my voice. There was no sign that a flourishing city had been here, full of life and business and joy and sorrow.Īs I lifted the ash to my face, I saw that the hole I had created in the layer of ash immediately collapsed and filled in. My knuckles scraped against rough earth beneath the dust. I knelt to the ground and scooped a handful of pale gray ashes into my hand, the same ashes that blanketed the ground four inches deep. Why was I the only survivor? The only spot of life amid this plain of smoke and ash and dying fires? I knew the answer to my question. TW: racism, homophobia, bullying, suicide ideation.I gazed over the landscape, my heart collapsing as the destruction all around me smothered it. If you want a YA thriller with an important message, this is the book for you. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author. I enjoyed the suspense and mystery and it kept me gripped from the first page to the last. Devon’s character has many qualities and he is easily likeable. So many people are experiencing that same thing in their daily lives. But even the strongest person has insecurities and Chiamaka wears a mask in public but by herself, she is a different person. Chiamaka is an example of a young driven and dedicated girl. I love this book and the characters are so well-developed. Chiamaka and Devon have their own personal struggles, deals with discrimination but this thing with Aces affects them in more ways than one. The only thing they have in common is being the only two black students at Niveus, but soon an anonymous texter called Aces targets them and they have to work together to uncover the identity of this Aces that is busy ruining everything they have worked so hard for. Now being selected as Senior Head Prefect, her path crosses with Devon who is selected as Senior Prefect. To get to the top, she destroys whoever she needs to.” “In this kingdom, the queen doesn’t inherit the crown. She doesn’t always play fair but Chiamaka does what she has to do to get to the top. Chiamaka is known for her fierceness, dedication and popularity. Being Head Prefect three years in a row doesn’t happen by itself. With a father in prison and living in a bad part of the neighbourhood, Devon knows how important it is to not allow anything to mess up his last year at Niveus.Ĭhiamaka Adebayo has had life a bit easier but she knows how to work hard. He isn’t spoonfed by life his mother works hard to support him and his two younger brothers. Devon Richards attends Niveus through a scholarship music is his passion and his aim is Julliard. Let’s get back to the story, two students who are the complete opposite of each other knows what it is to work hard to achieve something. I like the layout and design, it’s so original and creative. The reader is swept up in the anxious moments when notifications of new messages ring through the halls, what is the next scandal? You actually hold your breath in anticipation. But the whispers in the halls of Niveus are poisoning the school’s values and a shocking truth will be revealed.įirst off, this story is executed brilliantly, from the introductions to the characters to the great reveal of Aces. Alongside school values such as generosity, grace, determination, integrity and respectfulness to name a few, students aim high to be the best, at whatever the cost. Niveus Private Academy is where every student wants to be it opens doors to your future or it might close them. This book addresses many important topics which makes it more than just a story. It definitely lives up to the hype and needs to be on your TBR if it isn’t already. This debut novel is more than a YA thriller. “Whispers are like stories they slither into your ears and threaten to poison your sanity with their venom.”Īce of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is described as Get Out meets Gossip Girl.
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