First published 2023
Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo have reached the pinnacle of success at Niveus Private Academy. Both are named senior class prefects, positioning them perfectly for valedictorian honors and stellar college applications. Their triumph turns to terror when an anonymous tormentor called Aces begins exposing their deepest secrets through text messages. Each revelation threatens to destroy their futures and unravel their carefully constructed lives. What starts as cruel pranks escalates into something far more sinister. Devon and Chiamaka must work together to unmask their persecutor before the psychological warfare becomes physically dangerous. The stakes climb higher as Aces proves relentless, wielding secrets like weapons against two students who have everything to lose. Their battle becomes a fight not just for their reputations, but for their survival in a game where someone holds all the cards.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, thriller, young-adult
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, psychological-warfare
Setting: Niveus Private Academy
448 pages · Paperback · Square Fish
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness