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Abíké-Íyímídé Faridah

    Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé tisse des récits captivants centrés sur des personnages noirs qui détiennent un pouvoir immense, capables de sauver, voire de détruire, des mondes. Ses explorations littéraires plongent dans les thèmes du pouvoir et de la ruine, souvent empreintes de suspense et de rebondissements inattendus. Elle aborde des relations complexes et des enjeux sociétaux à travers une narration engageante. Àbíké-Íyímídé est reconnue pour sa capacité à créer des personnages dynamiques et des mondes immersifs remplis d'intrigues et de révélations.

    Where Sleeping Girls Lie
    Ace of Spades
    • 2024

      A haunting and compulsive dark academia mystery of secrets, lies, and revenge from the award-winning author of Ace of Spades, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Maureen Johnson. Sade Hussein is the new girl at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy, an institution steeped in tradition and secrets. She never anticipated that her roommate, Elizabeth, would go missing on her first night, or that people would suspect her involvement. Suddenly, Sade finds herself the center of attention, including from the Unholy Trinity, the school's most popular girls. As she gets drawn into their circle, Sade senses there's more to Elizabeth's disappearance, especially since the teachers seem indifferent. Matters escalate when a student is found dead, revealing that Alfred Nobel Academy harbors deeper mysteries than she imagined. Sade must race to uncover the truth, but secrets lurk everywhere, rivaling her own. Praise for Ace of Spades highlights it as a thought-provoking thriller, with strong vibes of suspense and mystery that keep readers engaged until the last page.

      Where Sleeping Girls Lie
    • 2021

      How can you play the game when the cards are stacked against you? A compelling, incendiary, and unputdownable thriller with a shocking twist, Faridah Àbíke-Íyímíde delves deep into the heart of institutionalized racism with this compulsive debut. Hello, Niveus High. It's me. Who am I? That's not important. All you need to know is...I'm here to divide and conquer. - Aces 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 when his private photos go public. Head girl Chiamaka isn't afraid to get what she wants, but soon everyone will know the price she has paid for power. Someone is out to get them both. Someone who holds all the aces. And they're planning much more than a high-school game...

      Ace of Spades