“Embodying themes that I am very passionate about, such as homophobia in the black community, institutional racism and the diversity of thought amongst black people.”Ībike-Iyimide said, she was inspired by fascinating TV shows like Gossip Girl, Get Out and Veronica Mars and had always imagined a Black version of it. The young adult author describes the novel as: Abike-Iyimide relates how the only two black students in the school fight for their reputation and their lives due to gossips spread through a mysterious source. Both students were caught up at the centre of a disturbing and deadly game in their quest for the truth. The story is centred on two black students: Devon and Chiamaka at a predominantly white private school, in an undisclosed country and town.
“I’m so excited to be publishing ‘Ace of Spades’ with Macmillan! Immediately got the heart of my book, a love letter to queer Black teenagers who feel powerless and alone finally finding their voices,” Faridah Abike-Iyimide said, following the announcement.Īce of Spades is an exciting high-school thriller with a shocking twist, drawn from the realities of institutional racism.
Reas Also: To Kiki with Love by Feyisola Oyeti The much-anticipated thriller will be released on the 1 st of June 2021 in North America from Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan and June 10 th in the United Kingdom from Usborne Publishers. The million-dollar deal was announced by Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. Nigeria’s Faridah Abike-Iyimide recently agreed to a seven-figure book deal in the United States with a major publishing house for her captivating debut, “Ace of Spades “and an untitled novel.
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