I love stories like these, the kind that verge into the uncanny. But it's Aguda's sentences that blew me away. I was stunned at everything occurring on the level of the line. This collection might be the best I've read in 2024 so far. Thank you to the publisher for the e-galley!

A brilliant collection of short fiction that gleams with glints of unsettling, quiet horror. The stories have a surreal quality to them, as if reality is shifting and twisting beneath the surface.

eee, I absolutely adored the stories in 'ghostroots'!! this collection had a big focus on family, parenthood & identity. loved all the magic & mythology sprinkled throughout and the writing style kept me hooked on stories that might've otherwise bored me. so many of these stories had me so impressed that I assumed they'd be my fav and then I'd read another that amazed me just as much!

it was also really cool learning more about lagos - nigeria is a setting i love in books in general but these stories felt like being transported there, v immersive. highly recommend this one and looking forward to telling all my friends about it!!

thanks netgalley and ww norton & company <3

4.5 rounded down

I don’t usually encounter a story collection where I have joyed each story as much as Ghostroots!! And that cover?? Incredible.

This was so powerful! There were many different aspects of family bonds, with a focus on the relationships between parents and children. These stories spoke of breaking free from oppression. They spoke of growth and self knowledge.

Some of my favorites include:

Breastmilk

Things Boys Do

Birdwoman

My absolute favorite story in the collection was Masquerade Season! It was heartbreaking and empowering at the same time.