{"title":"Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé","description":"\u003cp\u003eFaridah Àbíké-Íyímídé crafts gripping stories that blend suspense with sharp social insight, captivating readers with richly drawn characters and fast-paced plots. Her works explore themes of identity, power, and belonging, often set against the backdrop of contemporary challenges faced by young adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a strong voice in \u003cem\u003eYoung Adult\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/em\u003e, her narratives invite readers into worlds where every secret is a puzzle and every choice carries weight, perfect for those who crave thrilling tales with meaningful depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"where-sleeping-girls-lie-by-faridah-abike-iyimide-9781474967549","title":"Where Sleeping Girls Lie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impossibly gripping new mystery thriller from international bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/em\u003e, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Maureen Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere Sleeping Girls Lie\u003c\/em\u003e is a haunting and compulsive new Dark Academia mystery of secrets, lies, and revenge, from the award-winning, bestselling author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. It’s an instant \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, and perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Maureen Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/em\u003e praises, \"Dark academia fans, this novel is for you.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/em\u003e highlights, \"The slow-burn mystery, imbued with a terrible sense of menace, is worth every page.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlivie Blake, NYT bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Atlas Six\u003c\/em\u003e, states, \"Àbíké-Íyímídé is an incisive force – and a total vibe.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis was a mistake, the voice in her head whispered. You should never have come...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSade Hussein is the new girl at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy. She has no idea what to expect of her mysterious new boarding school—an institution steeped in tradition and secrets. But she certainly didn't imagine her roommate, Elizabeth, to go missing on her first night. Or for people to think Sade had something to do with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuddenly, everyone is talking about Sade, including the Unholy Trinity: the three most popular girls at school. Swept up in their circle, Sade can't shake the sense that there's more to Elizabeth's disappearance—especially as the teachers don't seem to care. And then a student is found dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's clear there's more to Alfred Nobel Academy and its students than Sade could have imagined—and she must race to uncover the truth. But secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface...secrets that rival even her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStylist\u003c\/em\u003e says, \"With a shock slow-burning reveal at its core, it's also an uplifting story of survival and hope.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Oseman describes it as \"A heart-racing and twisty thriller.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/em\u003e calls it \"Heart-pounding suspense.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/em\u003e notes \"Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46212851302636,"sku":"9781474967549","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781474967549.jpg?v=1740452147"},{"product_id":"ace-of-spades-by-faridah-abike-iyimide-9781474967532","title":"Ace of Spades","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can you play the game when the cards are stacked against you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/em\u003e is an instant New York Times bestseller and winner of the 2021 Books Are My Bag Readers' Award for Young Adult Fiction. It was also nominated for the Carnegie Medal 2022 and has been described by gal-dem as \"one of 2021's biggest books.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cem\u003eGossip Girl\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eGet Out\u003c\/em\u003e, with a shocking twist. Buried secrets come to light when two students are targeted by an anonymous bully with an explosive agenda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHello, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Anonymous texter, Aces, is revealing the darkest secrets of two students. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSomeone is out to get them both. Someone who holds all the aces. And they're planning much more than a high-school game...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnputdownable and utterly compulsive, this high-octane thriller takes a powerful look at institutionalized racism. As seen in Vogue, The Guardian, Marie Claire, The New York Times, Elle, Buzzfeed, Cosmo, and Entertainment Weekly, and on BBC Front Row, it is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson, and Angie Thomas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/em\u003e is the thought-provoking thriller we ALL need.\" - Nic Stone, #1 NYT bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A heart-racing and twisty thriller.\" - Alice Oseman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery.\" - Buzzfeed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Thunderous and terrifying. There's no way you're putting this down until you get to the last page.\" - Maureen Johnson, NYT bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46497057931500,"sku":"9781474967532","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3727053482713.jpg?v=1748510781"},{"product_id":"four-eids-and-a-funeral-by-adiba-jaigirdar-9781805312970","title":"Four Eids and a Funeral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnemies-to-lovers romance... bursting with joy, humour and so much love\u003c\/em\u003e - Bea Fitzgerald, author of \u003cem\u003eGirl, Goddess, Queen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand-new feel-good, hilarious and gorgeously swoony enemies-to-lovers romance from two bestselling, award-winning stars of YA: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba Jaigirdar, as seen in Teen Vogue's \"10 YA books to watch for in 2024\" and The Guardian's \"Books to look out for in 2024\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet's get one thing straight: this is a love story. Said Hossain hates Tiwa Olatunji. And Tiwa would happily never see Said again in her life. Growing up, the two were inseparable, but they have barely spoken since the incident many Eids ago and both of them would like to keep it that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Said comes home for a funeral and the town's Islamic Centre burns down on the same day, they have to face each other again and sparks fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth of them want to see the Islamic Centre rebuilt. For Tiwa, it represents the community that she loves and a way to keep her fractured family together. For Said, it's an opportunity to build his portfolio for his secret application to art school, where he hopes that he'll be able to pursue his dreams of becoming an artist, rather than a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with your sworn enemy is never easy, and this could be the hardest thing that Said and Tiwa have ever done. But in trying to save the Islamic Centre and Eid, could these enemies become something else?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fresh take on the classic friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romcom.\u003c\/em\u003e - Michelle Quach, author of \u003cem\u003eNOT HERE TO BE LIKE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46530558296300,"sku":"9781805312970","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21144003482830.jpg?v=1749261160"},{"product_id":"the-white-guy-dies-first-by-various-9781250861276","title":"The White Guy Dies First","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe White Guy Dies First\u003c\/em\u003e includes thirteen scary stories by all-star contributors and this time, the white guy dies first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKiller clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who got bored. Friendly cannibals, impossible slashers, and the dead who don't stay dead...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA museum curator who despises \"diasporic inaccuracies.\" A sweet girl and her diary of happy thoughts. An old house that just wants friends forever...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese stories are filled with ancient terrors and modern villains, but go ahead, go into the basement, step onto the old plantation, and open the magician's mystery box because this time, the white guy dies first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Terry J. Benton-Walker, including stories from bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming contributors: Adiba Jaigirdar, Alexis Henderson, Chloe Gong, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, H.E. Edgmon, Kalynn Bayron, Karen Strong, Kendare Blake, Lamar Giles, Mark Oshiro, Naseem Jamnia, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Terry J. Benton-Walker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA collection you'll be dying to talk about, if you survive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Indie Next Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837493367020,"sku":"9781250861276","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9527693482633.jpg?v=1758613032"},{"product_id":"the-heirs-by-faridah-abike-iyimide-9781835401002","title":"The Heirs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe utterly addictive new YA murder mystery thriller from Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, the instant \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling and award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhere Sleeping Girls Lie\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeet the Heirs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOctavius the Maestro.\u003cbr\u003e Fola the Brain.\u003cbr\u003e Bilal the Olympian.\u003cbr\u003e Perdita the Artist.\u003cbr\u003e Romeo the Failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Prodigies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Everyone has heard of the Button heirs: the five genius children of infamous billionaire Leontes Button. Adopted and trained under the \"Button Method\", they've had no choice but to be brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Dead Father\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But brilliance comes at a deadly price. Because at their father's tenth annual Prodigy Ball, Leontes Button is murdered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Mansion Full of Suspects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As long-buried secrets come to light, one thing is clear: everyone at the ball had reason to want him dead. After all, their father was especially good at making enemies...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rollercoaster of twists and turns with secrets, lies, murder and money, \u003cem\u003eThe Heirs\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cem\u003eThe Inheritance Games\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eKnives Out\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47582902780140,"sku":"9781835401002","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781835401002-the-heirs.jpg?v=1777448542"},{"product_id":"ace-of-spades-by-faridah-abike-iyimide-9781250800800","title":"Ace of Spades","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGossip Girl\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eGet Out\u003c\/em\u003e in \u003cem\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/em\u003e, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon \u0026amp; Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll you need to know is . . . I'm here to divide and conquer. Like all great tyrants do. \u003cstrong\u003e--Aces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen two Niveus Private Academy students, Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, are selected to be part of the elite school's senior class prefects, it looks like their year is off to an amazing start. After all, not only does it look great on college applications, but it officially puts each of them in the running for valedictorian, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShortly after the announcement is made, though, someone who goes by Aces begins using anonymous text messages to reveal secrets about the two of them that turn their lives upside down and threaten every aspect of their carefully planned futures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Aces shows no sign of stopping, what seemed like a sick prank quickly turns into a dangerous game, with all the cards stacked against them. Can Devon and Chiamaka stop Aces before things become incredibly deadly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith heart-pounding suspense and relevant social commentary comes a high-octane thriller from debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642705527020,"sku":"9781250800800","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250800800-ace-of-spades.jpg?v=1779156105"},{"product_id":"historic-royal-palaces-ghosts-in-the-walls-by-catherine-johnson-9781526671196","title":"Historic Royal Palaces: Ghosts in the Walls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique stories that will thrill readers of all ages [...] alongside stunning black-and-white illustrations from Pam Smy.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Books for Keeps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a foreword from 'First Lady of the Paranormal' Yvette Fielding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark, the eerie breeze from a closed window … We’ve all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings – but how many can be traced back to real people, real places and real history?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a maze that has the power to eat you alive to a haunted painting with a terrifying secret, and ravens with a taste for revenge, these spine-tingling stories of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained events bring history to life in the eeriest way imaginable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Royal Palaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, this stunning and spooky collection features eleven gripping stories from bestselling, award-winning and rising-star authors including \u003cstrong\u003eFaridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Alexia Casale, Joseph Coelho OBE, Larry Hayes, Jim Helmore, Catherine Johnson, Sophie Kirtley, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards, Imogen Russell Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSam Sedgman\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith atmospheric illustrations by award-winning illustrator \u003cstrong\u003ePam Smy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a foreword from the ‘First Lady of the Paranormal’ \u003cstrong\u003eYvette Fielding\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGhost Hunters, Blue Peter\u003c\/em\u003e) and an afterword by Hampton Court Palace’s Chief Historian, \u003cstrong\u003eTracy Borman OBE\u003c\/strong\u003e, this unique collection is sure to keep readers of all ages up long past their bedtimes ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773004693740,"sku":"9781526671196","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526671196-historic-royal-palaces-ghosts-in-the-walls.jpg?v=1782179182"},{"product_id":"ace-of-spades-special-edition-by-faridah-abike-iyimide-9781803706351","title":"Ace of Spades (special edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can you play the game when the cards are stacked against you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAce of Spades (special edition)\u003c\/i\u003e is a summer special edition of the instant New York Times bestseller, featuring an exclusive cover and extra content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2021 Books Are My Bag Readers' Award for Young Adult Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominated for the Carnegie Medal 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"This summer's hottest YA debut.\" — Entertainment Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cem\u003eGossip Girl\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eGet Out\u003c\/em\u003e, with a shocking twist. Buried secrets come to light when two students are targeted by an anonymous bully with an explosive agenda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHello, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter, Aces, is revealing the darkest secrets of two students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTalented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals, but he can't escape the spotlight when his private photos go public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHead girl Chiamaka isn't afraid to get what she wants, but soon everyone will know the price she has paid for power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSomeone is out to get them both. Someone who holds all the aces. And they're planning much more than a high-school game...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnputdownable and utterly compulsive, this high-octane thriller takes a powerful look at institutionalized racism. As seen in \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eElle\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCosmo\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, and on \u003cem\u003eBBC Front Row\u003c\/em\u003e, perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson, and Angie Thomas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis summer special features an exclusive cover from award-winning Kingsley Nebechi, and exciting extra content: an exclusive never-seen-before chapter and brand-new author letter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAce of Spades\u003c\/i\u003e is the thought-provoking thriller we ALL need.\" — Nic Stone, #1 NYT bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A heart-racing and twisty thriller.\" — Alice Oseman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Strong Gossip Girl vibes and a whole lot of mystery.\" — Buzzfeed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Thunderous and terrifying. There's no way you're putting this down until you get to the last page.\" — Maureen Johnson, NYT bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126914199788,"sku":"9781803706351","price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803706351-ace-of-spades-special-edition.jpg?v=1785990581"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/faridah-abike-iyimide.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}