{"title":"Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"faridah-b-k-y-m-d-2-books-collection-set-ace-of-spades-ace-of-spades-special-edition-paperback-faridah-b-k-y-m-d","title":"Ace Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAce Of Spades\u003cbr\u003e\nAce of Spades - Special Edition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAce Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide arrives here as a two-title collection that pairs the original novel with its special edition counterpart. Set at the glamorous yet treacherous halls of Niveus Private Academy, these books follow two students whose carefully curated lives begin to unravel under the pressure of whispered secrets and public scrutiny. In Ace Of Spades, the tale is framed as a high-stakes social thriller where wealth and status shape every relationship, and an anonymous texter named Aces exposes the darkest truths about Devon, a talented musician, and Chiamaka, the ambitious head girl. The Special Edition adds exclusive cover art and extra content, presenting readers with a fresh entry point into the same gripping universe. This collection is ideal for fans of suspense, sharp social critique, and YA fiction that doesn’t shy away from difficult questions about power, identity, and belonging. The tone is blistering, the pace relentless, and the stakes intensely personal, making both editions a powerful pairing for immersive, binge-worthy reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Collection Covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross the two titles, readers encounter a campus where money paves the hallways and perfection is the expected mask. The anonymous messenger Aces destabilizes the façade by revealing buried secrets, forcing Devon to confront a public image that threatens his music and future, while Chiamaka wrestles with the queen-bee role she’s earned in a world that rewards secrecy and performance. The collection tracks how power and reputation influence friendships, loyalties, and choices under pressure, blending elements of social satire with thriller tension. It invites readers to consider how communities police and protect themselves, and what happens when the line between ambition and cruelty becomes dangerously blurred. Both books work together to deliver a tightly wound, page-turning experience that rewards close reading and discussion about privilege, accountability, and resilience in adolescence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAce Of Spades\u003c\/strong\u003e begins with a chilling premise: the private, pristine world of Niveus Private Academy is exposed to the harsh light of truth through the mysterious Aces. The narrative intertwines the perspectives of Devon, a gifted musician navigating the glare of spotlight and social expectations, and Chiamaka, a top student who will stop at nothing to maintain her influence. As messages from Aces push them toward unthinkable revelations, trust frays, alliances shift, and identities are strained to their breaking points. The atmosphere is taut with suspense, turning schoolyard politics into a high-stakes game where every secret has consequences and every action reverberates through the entire campus and beyond. The debut delivers a provocative mix of drama, danger, and moral ambiguity that lingers long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAce of Spades - Special Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the momentum with the same core narrative arc while offering readers an enhanced edition that features an exclusive cover and additional content. The core tension remains: a private academy where influence and appearance threaten to eclipse truth. The Special Edition deepens the reader’s engagement with the central figures as the anonymous Aces push the story toward new revelations, inviting discussion about how power structures operate and what it takes to challenge them. This edition rewards fans who crave extra context and a fresh visual experience while preserving the gripping, propulsive storytelling that has defined Ace Spades since its first release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Set Is Perfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set is ideal for readers who love fast-paced YA thrillers with sharp social commentary. It will appeal to fans of high-school dramas that blend mystery, suspense, and cultural critique, as well as readers seeking a strong, character-driven narrative about ambition, friendship, and justice. Gift buyers will find a compelling option for teens and young adults who enjoy contemporary fiction with a provocative edge. Teachers and book clubs can leverage the dual-edition format to compare perspectives, themes of privilege and power, and the evolution of plot as the stakes rise. The collection also serves well for readers looking to explore diverse voices within contemporary suspense and for those who appreciate books described as “Gossip Girl meets Get Out” in tone and intent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo compelling YA thrillers in a single, debt-free read-along collection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging exploration of privilege, power, and identity within a high-profile academy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial Edition with exclusive cover and extra content for added value\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong dual perspectives that fuel discussion and analysis in reading groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFast-paced, page-turning storytelling that’s ideal for binge reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat gift set for fans of contemporary YA fiction and social thrillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFaridah Abike-Iyimide is the author behind Ace Spades, a novel widely recognized for its incisive social commentary and gripping suspense. Her work blends sharp wit with astute observations about power dynamics, class, and identity, delivering a narrative voice that resonates with readers seeking thought-provoking, high-stakes storytelling. Abike-Iyimide’s distinctive writing style combines taut plotting with character-driven emotion, inviting readers to invest deeply in the fates of Devon and Chiamaka as they navigate a world where secrets can be as dangerous as any weapon. Her ability to fuse contemporary campus realities with a thriller’s tension makes Ace Spades a standout entry in modern YA fiction and a touchstone for conversations about privilege and accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection offers you the complete Ace Spades experience in one purchase, pairing the original novel with a Special Edition that adds collectible value and extra content. You’ll enjoy a relentless, page-turning ride through a high-stakes social landscape, with characters who feel real and stakes that stay with you. 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Ace of Spades, billed as Get Out meets Gossip Girl, follows two Black students at an elite academy targeted by an anonymous bully with devastating secrets. Its Special Edition adds bonus material for collectors, while Where Sleeping Girls Lie delivers a boarding-school mystery about a missing roommate. The Doomsday Date rounds out the set with a bite-sized story. Together they offer sharp commentary and twisty suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFaridah Àbíké-Íyímídé burst onto the YA scene with Ace of Spades, a debut thriller that hit bestseller lists within its first week and won the 2022 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in the Youth\/Teens category. Set at the wealthy, predominantly white Niveus Private Academy, it follows Chiamaka Adebayo and Devon Richards, the school's only two Black students, as an anonymous texter known only as Aces begins exposing their darkest secrets. What starts as a cruel prank spirals into a chilling look at institutional racism and privilege. The included Special Edition preserves that story while adding exclusive bonus content for collectors. Where Sleeping Girls Lie shifts to Alfred Nobel Academy, where new student Sade Hussein's first night takes a dark turn when her roommate vanishes, pulling Sade into a web of rumors and a clique known as the Unholy Trinity. Rounding out the set, The Doomsday Date is a compact World Book Day story packing an emotional gut-punch about friendship and impending catastrophe into one tense night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour full paperback reads from a New York Times bestselling YA author in one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the award-winning Ace of Spades plus its bonus-content Special Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwisty, socially conscious thrillers for fans of suspense and mystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-friendly way to build a teen reader's bookshelf all at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or summer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new paperback copies ready to read straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAce of Spades — Two Black students at an elite private academy are stalked by an anonymous texter determined to expose their secrets and destroy their futures.\u003cbr\u003e\nAce of Spades - Special Edition — The same explosive thriller enhanced with exclusive bonus material for collectors and devoted fans.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhere Sleeping Girls Lie — A new boarding-school student is thrust into a mystery when her roommate disappears on her very first night.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Doomsday Date - World Book Day Edition — A short, emotionally charged story about friendship and risk on the eve of a rumored apocalypse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFaridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is a British-Nigerian novelist known for tackling race, class, and power through gripping YA thrillers. Her debut, Ace of Spades, became a New York Times bestseller and won the 2022 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in the Youth\/Teens category. She followed it with Where Sleeping Girls Lie and the World Book Day title The Doomsday Date, drawing on her own South London school years to craft stories as socially incisive as they are unputdownable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFour addictive paperbacks in one bundle mean nonstop suspense with no wait between books. 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It opens with two gripping stories set in elite academies where reputations ride on careful façades and secrets linger in the hallways. It pairs with a heart-fluttering romance about community, identity, and reconciliation set against the backdrop of an Islamic Centre and a town coming to terms with history. Across these titles readers encounter sharp wit, pulse-quickening suspense, and romance that blossoms under pressure. The collection showcases Abike-Iyimidé’s signature exploration of power, race, and belonging, alongside Jaigirdar’s tender, witty storytelling and emotionally charged dynamics. It’s a complete reading experience for fans of smart YA thrillers, contemporary romance, and character-driven modern fiction, all presented in a uniform UK paperback format ideal for gifting or personal libraries. A striking addition to any young adult bookshelf, this set invites readers to bounce between tension-filled mysteries and deeply felt relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Collection Covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross these four titles, the collection surveys themes of secrecy, identity, and resilience within high-stakes social circles. Ace of Spades Special Edition and Ace of Spades expose a world where wealth and status shape every interaction, while a mysterious texter exposes private truths that upend the image of perfection at Niveus Private Academy. Where Sleeping Girls Lie follows a new student whose sense of safety unravels when her roommate vanishes, revealing a boarding-school landscape steeped in tradition and hidden risks. Four Eids and a Funeral layers in a cross-cultural romance and a community’s quest to rebuild after tragedy, highlighting forgiveness, family ties, and the power of shared rituals. Together, the titles offer a spectrum from suspenseful mystery to heartfelt romance, all told with brisk pacing, sharp dialogue, and a strong sense of place that anchors each story in its distinctive atmosphere. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAce of Spades Special Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis summer Special Edition of Ace of Spades builds on the original thriller with an exclusive cover and added content that makes it a must-have for collectors and new readers alike. Inside, the pulse remains the same: two students, Devon and Chiamaka, confront secrets that threaten to topple their carefully curated lives at a high-pressure academy. The anonymous texter “Aces” drives the tension, peeling back layers of privilege and prejudice as the narrative tightens toward a twist-filled climax. Faridah Abike-Iyimidé delivers a daring, topical investigation of power, race, and the cost of keeping up appearances, while balancing witty banter with hard-hitting revelations. A standout choice for fans of YA thrillers and social-issue fiction seeking a fast-paced, emotionally charged read. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Sleeping Girls Lie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSade Hussein arrives at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy, a place where tradition runs deep and the rules feel carved into the walls. Her roommate Elizabeth vanishes on the very first night, and the already uneasy corridors crack open to reveal a web of secrets, loyalties, and a climate of suspicion. Faridah Abike-Iyimidé crafts a taut boarding-school mystery with a steady build of atmospheric tension, compelling characters, and a haunting sense of unease that lingers well after the final page. The novel probes themes of trust, belonging, and the price of reputation in a world where friendship can be perilous and danger hides in plain sight. A gripping choice for readers who relish slick suspense and intricate social dynamics. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Eids and a Funeral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSaid Hossain and Tiwa Olatunji were inseparable as children, but an incident years ago left them estranged. When Said returns home for a funeral and the town faces a devastating event, old wounds re-open and the pair must confront their past while navigating a community’s healing journey. Co-authored by Faridah Abike-Iyimídé and Adiba Jaigirdar, this tender romance-to-resilience story explores family, faith, and the power of unity in the face of grief. It’s a contemporary, emotionally resonant read that blends wit with heartfelt moments, offering a hopeful, page-turning experience for teens and older readers who appreciate nuanced relationships and culturally rich storytelling. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original Ace of Spades centers on Devon, a gifted musician, and Chiamaka, a head girl whose control of her world is challenged as private photos and secrets erupt into the open. An anonymous texter known as Aces pulls back the curtain on the glamorous life at Niveus Private Academy, threatening reputations and forcing the students to confront the consequences of their choices. The story’s sharp social commentary—especially around race, privilege, and power—sits alongside fast-paced suspense and unexpected twists. This edition offers the same gripping emotional core and a compelling exploration of identity under pressure, making it an essential companion to the Special Edition in this collection. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Set Is Perfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis four-book collection is ideal for readers aged mid-teens to young adults who crave diverse, contemporary YA narratives with strong character work and social relevance. It’s a smart pick for book clubs seeking thought-provoking discussions about class, race, friendship, and romance, as well as for gift buyers looking to introduce a bright new voice in YA fiction. Whether you’re building a classroom library with timely themes or compiling a personal shelf of high-impact reads, this set delivers multiple entry points: suspense, romance, coming-of-age, and cultural insight. It also serves as an excellent bridge between standalone novels and a broader series, offering satisfying arcs while inviting readers to revisit each title for new details. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive YA collection with four title-spanning perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong, culturally diverse voices from acclaimed authors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix of genres: thriller, romance, and contemporary realism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal gift set for teens, teachers, and book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsistent paperback format for easy reading and sharing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging discussions topics: identity, privilege, community, and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFaridah Abike-Iyimidé is the driving voice behind Ace of Spades, a provocative YA thriller that blends social critique with character-driven suspense. She collaborates with Adiba Jaigirdar on Four Eids and a Funeral, enriching the collection with a cross-cultural romance that explores community, faith, and healing. Abike-Iyimidé’s writing is known for its fearless approach to sensitive topics, the authenticity of teen voices, and a knack for turning high-stakes scenarios into intimate, emotionally charged moments. Jaigirdar brings warmth, humor, and a keen eye for youthful connection, contributing a layered, contemporary romance that sits alongside Abike-Iyimidé’s sharper thrillers. Together, their work in this set showcases a dynamic range within YA fiction—from nerve-wracking twists to tender, hopeful relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOwning this complete collection means instant access to four distinct yet interwoven YA experiences. You’ll enjoy the sense of stepping into glamorous, complicated spaces where young people negotiate power, secrets, and belonging. The set is perfect for readers who want depth and pace in equal measure—a binge-worthy sequence that still invites reflection and discussion. 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