read for Popsugar 2018 Challenge: a book set in a country that fascinates you (Nigeria)

Arimah is a master of short stories. Seriously, these are so freaking good. I discovered this collection after hearing the titular story read on the Levar Burton Reads podcast, and I knew then I had to read the whole collection. Armiah is fantastic at creating this intricate little worlds that I desperately want a full length series in. She develops such fascinating characters and really wonderful character relationships. She also centers women in her stories, which is always what I want.

I seriously cannot wait for more from Arimah.

Also, this collection isn't properly set in Nigeria, mostly because there's many different settings. But Nigeria is a strong influence on her work, and it links all of the stories together, since Arimah is Nigerian herself.