‘If anyone deserves to live, it is us. It is us, after all this dying we have done.’

This is going to be a really important book for some people. Floating between members of a queer found family in Lagos Nigeria, it asks what it takes to choose life in a world that seems determined to erase certain truths. What does it cost to overcome the burden of parental shame?

This book felt very fluid, it didn’t stick to a plot and was more a character study of different members of the friend group. There were lots of moments that felt very poignant and heavy, but others felt somewhat over-therapized and distant.

This reminded me a bit of Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi but with less plot and a more hopeful outlook. I think people who grew up in or are familiar with this space will feel very held and healed by these stories.

I really enjoyed the writing style and was intrigued to continue reading! It wasn’t quite yet formatted enough for an enjoyable ereader experience, so I will wait until this one becomes available at my library and try to purchase it if i see it in stores. The cover is very unique and I want that on my shelf. I also enjoyed the portion I sampled.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to sample this eARC! I am leaving this honest feedback voluntarily. I am excited for this book’s release!