Kaitlin Jefferys Contributor

A captivating story that delves into the complexities of modern Nigeria. The collision of two families, caught in the throes of political corruption and male pride, provides the backdrop for a mesmerising tale of the struggle for survival. 

A breathtaking debut that explores the true meaning behind home and belonging. 

Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades is a poignant ode to girlhood. 

Rootless is a beautifully constructed novel by Krystle Zara Appiah, depicting the complexities of marriage and motherhood. 

Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor is a sprawling epic that explores corruption, family, and loyalty. 

Lilianna’s Invincible Summer is a nonfiction book by Cristina Rivera Garza that illuminates the alarming epidemic of femicide in Mexico. 

Zyla and Kai by Kristina Forest is a YA novel about two star-crossed lovers and the odds stacked against them. 

My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson is a riveting novella that explores the complexities of race and power. 

How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix is a bone-chilling horror novel that explores intergenerational trauma. 

Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye is a Yoruba-Nigerian inspired fantasy novel and the first in a brand-new series. 

Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola is a firecracker of a debut, full of romantic intrigue and observations of Millennial love. 

What Women Want by Maxine Mei-Fung Chung offers an intimate insight into the inner lives of women and female desire.