Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéAn incendiary and utterly compelling thriller with a shocking twist that delves deep into the heart of institutionalized racism, from an exceptional new YA voice. 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 bringing two students' dark secrets to light. Talented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals, but he can't escape the spotlight

Most of them

One of our most distinguished scientists offers a radical new theory of the origin

each knows that something is missing: the closeness that once sustained them

For the past five years

the disciplined pursuit of less empowers us to reclaim control of our own choices about where to spend our precious time and energy—instead of giving others the implicit permission to choose for us

including Sir Edmund Hillary

which he wrote throughout his life to amuse himself and to give pleasure to his friends and family

He also undergoes a transformation over the course of his ordeal

I am with you and I am rooting for you

Using unpublished diaries

Until he meets Hannah Bellinger

who will light the way for the rebellion