2021 National Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Young Adult Fiction!"We are most courageous at our weakest; when we believe we have faced what we fear the most and have nothing more to lose."Set against the backdrop of two warring towns, Oby Aligwekwe's Young Adult debut—told from the viewpoint of her main character—is inspired by her West African heritage, fables, and spiritual beliefs. Ona's journey reveals the power of choice, the true s...

Soon after arriving in Paris in 1963, Nfudu launches a heart-rending secret affair with her best friend’s wealthy and attractive father—Javier. When she meets Ikechi—a striking financier, in London, Nfudu’s bond with Javier is tested. Ikechi seems like the perfect match, but a grim revelation about his "caste" forces Nfudu to defend her honor.Torn between her insatiable love for Javier and her burning desire for Ikechi, Nfudu takes matters into her own hands. Her actions send her d...