Akwaeke Emezi delivers another banger, ya’ll!!

I think that You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty falls more in the vein of a coming of age after tragedy type of story, that explores finding oneself and new love.

As always the writing is delectable. The imagery of the beautiful island has me yearning to book a flight to whichever island this took place. It is never stated outright, but either way, I could fly there immediately.

Feyi is someone that you just can’t help but root for. Hearing about the tragic accident, and seeing her bloom back to life was a beautiful journey. It reminds us that we can find ourselves after being lost. After your life is ripped apart, from life itself. That is always a very hopeful, inspiring message.

I hope that we get another book that features Joy, Feyi’s best friend. I would absolutely devour that as well.

The entire time I was also getting immaculate Seven Days in June vibes. I absolutely love that book, so if you did also, you NEED to pick this up. Immediately. 

I’m obsessed with this messy, hopeful, beautiful little gem. I already cannot wait for a reread♥️