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BOOK REVIEW: Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor
When a colossal object crashes into the ocean near Lagos, three individuals must race against time to save their beloved country and the world.
Nov 1212 min read


BOOK REVIEW: Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro
Dele and Destiny is a story of enduring female friendships centered around Enitan, Funmi, and Zainab, who meet in college and then become separated by time and secrets.
Now, thirty years later, they are united again in the event of the century: the wedding of Funmi’s daughter, Destiny.
Nov 127 min read


BOOK REVIEW: My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Korede's life spirals when she receives a panic call from her sister, Ayoola, who has killed yet another boyfriend in self-defense. Always prioritizing Ayoola, Korede faces a dilemma when her crush, Tade, shows interest in her sister. Torn between loyalty and morality, Korede must decide if she will protect Ayoola or stop the cycle of violence.
Nov 118 min read


BOOK REVIEW: The Secret Lives of Baba Segis Wives by Lola Shoneyin
In Ibadan, Nigeria, the lives of Baba Segi's wives unravel as a fourth wife, Bolanle, enters the scene. Her modern views clash with the traditional values of Iya Segi, Iya Femi, and Iya Tope, who conspire against her. As Bolanle grapples with childlessness, her quest for answers disrupts the patriarchal order of the household.
Nov 1011 min read


BOOK REVIEW: Black Sparkle Romance by Amara Nicole Okoro
Mira Dike's life as a PA at Black Sparkle, a prestigious Lagos fashion magazine, is anything but glamorous. Things get even worse when she crashes into the charming Dominic Odogwu's car. A promotion brings hope and a chance to prove herself, but her new collaborator is none other than Dominic.
Nov 95 min read


BOOK REVIEW: Nothing Comes Close by Tolulope Popoola
Nothing Comes Closes tells the story of Confident career girl Lola who meets the charming and unpredictable Wole at a London party, igniting a passionate romance. As their connection deepens, Wole’s hidden secrets threaten to surface, challenging Lola’s feelings. With Wole’s past closing in, she must decide if their love is worth the impending turmoil.
Nov 49 min read


BOOK REVIEWS: Bound To Ransom by Kiru Taye
After a lifetime of failed relationships, Gloria Rawlins vows to live for herself—until her father’s company collapses, leaving her vulnerable once more. Enter Henry Coker, a self-made man with his own struggles, who sees an opportunity to claim the one thing he desires most: Gloria.
Oct 318 min read


BOOK REVIEW: A Valentine Challenge by Kiru Taye
To prove he's over his ex, soldier-turned-millionaire Michael Ede takes a bet: make a wealthy socialite, Kasie Bosa, fall for him as an ordinary man.
Oct 315 min read


BOOK REVIEW: Stay With Me by Abayomi Adebayo
Stay with Me, the debut novel by Ayobami Adebayo, follows Yejide and Akin, who fall in love during college in politically charged Nigeria. Their blissful marriage faces turmoil as they struggle with infertility. Under family pressure, a new wife enters their lives, igniting a series of desperate events that jeopardize their love and future.
Oct 306 min read


BOOK REVIEW: Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola
Discover Bolu Babalola's debut novel, Honey and Spice, which tells the story of Kikiola Banjo, a witty relationship guru who has to fake date Malakai Korede to save her reputation.
Oct 307 min read


BOOK REVIEW: Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
Lizzie Damilola Blackburn's charming novel, "Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?" is a story that follows Yinka, a 31-year-old Nigerian woman grappling with societal pressures and personal insecurities about love and self-worth.
Oct 305 min read
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