A rich collection of stories that are visceral, thought provoking and convey every human emotion. Shani Akilah is a stunning and exciting new voice and a writer to watch.
This book is superb
This is a love letter to Black Londoners
I devoured it in one day. This is such a special collections of stories, like a time capsule of young, Black British London suffused with love and warmth
A new voice in the literary sphere
Each story will pull on your heartstrings, for different reasons – you’ll laugh, cry and rage along with the protagonist of each story. A beautiful debut from an author to watch, Shani Akilah
“Akilah’s voice is intimate, and each story is approached with care and compassion for her characters and their experiences.”
Not only one of my favourite covers this year, but also one of my favourite short story collections ever! I find it hard to get hooked on short stories usually, but I absolutely raced through this one, often reading more than the one I planned on reading each night - it’s just brilliant.
Prepare to be transported from London's Woolwich to Jamaica.
A warm book that opens up before you and beckons you into a world of community, closeness, hope and heart. Akilah's work is a delight
