Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé books

Faridah Abike-Iyimide is a young adult author known for the thriller Ace of Spades and contemporary novels exploring identity and belonging.

Anthologies

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Origin Stories 2022 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Ace of Spades 2021 Buy
Four Eids and a Funeral 2024 Buy
The Doomsday Date 2024 Buy
Where Sleeping Girls Lie 2024 Buy
The Heirs 2026 Buy

Faridah Abike-Iyimide made a strong entrance into young adult fiction with Ace of Spades in 2021, a thriller set at a private school where two Black students are targeted by an anonymous tormentor. The book drew comparisons to Gossip Girl and Get Out, mixing campus drama with real horror, and quickly built a large readership.

Since then she has published several more novels, including Where Sleeping Girls Lie, Four Eids and a Funeral, and The Doomsday Date, with The Heirs expected in 2026. Her books explore questions of race, identity, class, and belonging, mostly set in schools or communities where her characters have to navigate being outsiders. She also contributed to the anthology Origin Stories in 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé written?

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé has written six books across two series.

What was Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé's first book?

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s first book is Ace of Spades, published in 2021.

What is Ace of Spades about?

Ace of Spades follows two Black students at a prestigious private school who are targeted by an anonymous figure sending out their secrets. The book blends thriller and horror elements with a sharp look at racism and privilege within elite institutions.

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