Wahala means trouble.  And that’s exactly what Boo, Ronke, and Simi get when Isobel intrudes their circle.  

 

Drenched with Nigerian culture, this debut explores the complexities of strong, diverse women at varying stages of life and the dynamics found in their friendships.  But the women and their bonds are put to the test when manipulated by new, toxic addition to the group.  

This debut truly shines in its rich culture and character development.  These characters, all so unique and each with a distinct voice, drew me in.  They were multi-faceted with struggles that were deeply honest and often relatable.  But it was the immersion into the Nigerian culture that really made this novel shine.  The language, the food, the ideology… each aspect was well executed.  

 

This book provided a great platform for discussion with my book club back in May. 

 

The audiobook narration added an extra layer to the culture, particularly with the accurate pronunciation of the Nigerian language.  I would highly recommend this audiobook narrated by Natalie Simpson

 

Many thanks to my partners @williammorrow @bookclubgirl @harperaudio  and @librofm for these #gifted copies