How did the author come up with the idea for this book?

The author began writing the story while a university student, drawing inspiration from her desire to see more Black protagonists in the types of high-stakes, elite-school dramas she enjoyed watching, such as Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars.

Is this book part of a series?

The story is a standalone novel that reaches a full resolution by the end of the book.

Ace of Spades

Reader reviews of Ace of Spades

Oiza · 2026-10-15T22:31:21.000000Z

I see the hype, truly deserving of it. A major 'gossip girl' and 'pretty little liars' vibe. Very engaging and the suspense was very thrilling, but our protagonist Chiamaka annoyed the hell outta me. Definitely an unlikable character with questionable actions and behaviors too. Devon was alright, and the one I did felt sorry for, and cared for. Totally enjoyed it. But, the lack of parental knowledge of the situation, especially that of Chiamaka considering how privileged she was didn't make sense, and the finale felt rushed.

Thriller Young Adult

Pages: 422
Published: 2021
Language: English

Synopsis

When two students at an elite private school are targeted by an anonymous bully known as Aces, they must band together to uncover the culprit's identity. What starts as a game of cat and mouse quickly escalates into a dangerous fight for survival as secrets are exposed and lives are threatened. This thrilling story explores the dark side of social media and the devastating consequences of racism.