This week, we finally get to talk about our August Book Club Pick, Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé! This psychological thriller is the best YA book we’ve read this year and will definitely keep you guessing (and reading!). Ace of Spades follows two senior students at an elite prep school, Devon and Chiamaka, who are getting targeted as the subject of anonymous text blasts to the whole school revealing their dark secrets. 

If you have not read this book yet, we highly recommend you read it before you listen to this episode to avoid spoilers!  

Teen Prep School Dramas we love

• All These Beautiful Strangers by Elizabeth Klehfoth
• They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman
• Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison

What We’re Reading:

 

• The View Was Exhausting by Onjuli Datta and Mikaella Clements

 

• Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
• Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang
• The Magic of Found Objects by Maddie Dawson
• Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy 

 

Grace’s Obsessions:

• Target’s Dress assortment (will link Grace’s blog post when it’s up!)
• The Prince on HBO Max
• CODA on Apple TV+

Becca’s Obsessions:

• J. Crew Swimsuit 
• Apple Watch Challenges

September Book:

• The Magic of Found Objects by Maddie Dawson

Sponsor:

• Prose - go to prose.com/BOP for 15% off your first order.
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• Harper Wilde - go to harperwilde.com/BOP for 20% off your first purchase. 

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