A classic Igharo romance, with emotional roller coaster, family ties, and finding yourself.

Even though this is her YA debut, the most essential strengths with story telling shine bright. I love the dynamic cast of characters in this book. I was so happily invested in so many people in this story.
Enore of course is the main character. I love how she is OBSESSED with teen romance movies and all she does throughout the book is compare her current state to a movie.
I was giddy with all the references.
As per usual we have mother daughter relationships being addressed and I was triggered, but in the best way.
The love story was also a strong thread in this story which I love because it feels like a YA romance through and through.

What a phenomenal audiobook! The way the narrator was able to create unique voices for each and every character, and switched back and forth between them during on going dialogue was a talent!!

With love, Miss Americanah is a Ya Contemporary book about Enore who immigrated to America with her mom and sister after the death of her father. To “assimilate” she watches classic American movies and shows like High School musical and Gossip Girl. She of course comes to find out America is nothing like the shows and movies.

We see her navigate the reality of high school, new friends, first love, and finding her passion for the Arts!

I continuously found my self giggling and smiling to myself while listening. This was a perfect Ya book in my opinion!

Oh my YA contemporary loving heart! Jane Igharo’s adult fiction I have adored so to be able to read an early copy of her debut YA was a treat!

A brief look at what your in for… 17 year old Enore has just moved to America from Nigeria to America with her sister and mom. They are staying with her wealthy Uncle, Aunt and cousin. To prepare for her first day of American high school she watches classic teen movies… my absolute kryptonite! Her first day and throughout the course of the book she references cult classic moments from The Craft, Clueless, She’s all That and many more. Perfection!

With all the fun and nostalgia the book touches upon grief, first love, parental approval and standing up for yourself and finding you own voice.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

Thank you Feiwel & Friends
Releases 6/18

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With Love, Miss Americanah by Jane Igharo
- This book follows Enore who moves from Nigeria to America you see her navigate her senior year in a country + high school.
- You see her work through the grief of losing her father and everything that comes with it
- This book is a great representation of immigrating to a new country and having to restart but also having the possibility to invest yourself/ finding yourself
- Enore watched a bunch of movies and rom coms to prep for high school but obviously it is not what she expected, It was so interesting to to see her handle everything and find herself
- She meets a cute guy, when I tell you I felt like I had a crush again
- This book is light and fluffy, but also has drama. This book is also heartfelt and raw.
- This book really made me feel seen as a black women, I would’ve loved reading this book in high school. This is a book I can’t wait to share with my kids.
- The way she describes the different seasons of the weather but also the seasons of life is so beautiful
- I absolutely recommend this book wow. The audiobook made me feel like i was on the phone with Enore while she gives me tea on her life 🤣♥️
- I feel like i’m besties with Enore lol
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️