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Category: Reviews

Book Review: Paradise by Rosemary Okafor

17th November 2021 Lara T. Kareem1 Comment

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Title: Paradise

Author: Rosemary Okafor

Publication Date: 23rd, September 2021.

Genre: Romance & Adult Fiction

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Book Review: Haven by Timi Waters

2nd August 20212nd August 2021 Lara T. KareemLeave a comment

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Title: Haven

Author: Timi Waters

Publication Date: 23rd, July 2021.

Genre: Romance & Adult Fiction

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Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé aka An epic queer book featuring black characters about deep-seated racism and betrayal.

13th June 202113th June 2021 Lara T. KareemLeave a comment

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Title: Ace of Spades

Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Publisher: Usborne

Publication Date: 10th June, 2021.

Genre: Thriller & Young Adult Fiction

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Pet by Akwaeke Emezi, A book that feels like a warm hug.

16th April 202119th May 2021 Lara T. KareemLeave a comment

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Title: Pet

Author: Akwaeke Emezi 

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Publication Year: 2019

Genre: Magic Realism & Young Adult Fiction

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Kololo Hill by Neema Shah is Ugandan Historical Fiction Worthy of Reading.

3rd April 202122nd May 2021 Lara T. KareemLeave a comment

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Title: Kololo Hill

Author: Neema Shah

Publisher: Picador

Publication Date: 18th, February 2021.

Genre: Historical & Literary Fiction

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When a late-night elevator malfunction traps Adanna between floors, she doesn’t expect the calm voice on the other end of the line to change everything.

Tola Adeyemi keeps the building running—but it’s Adanna who brings him undone.

Between deadlines, desire, and the lines they shouldn’t cross, Adanna and Tola find themselves slipping into something deeper that lingers far beyond rescue.

Set in Lagos, Caught Between Floors is a contemporary, character-driven office romance about two overworked professionals finding love in the in-between spaces.

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I visited Lagos’ newest library @thelitcornerclub, and honestly, I’m obsessed. It’s everything. This is my new chill zone, and the best part is, it’s on the mainland! Lmao… this song choice adequately captures Tai in a nutshell. Ake Arts & Book Festival 2025 has come to an end, but my heart is still so full. I’m wrapped in that warm, fuzzy feeling that reminds me, “I’m loved and I am exactly where I’m meant to be.” Christmas came a little early for me thanks to my fave @tomilolacoco 💚 sorry to my current reads, someone else has claimed the top spot! The moment I started Necessary Fiction, I knew it wasn’t going to follow the rules. It was so clear. I’d tried reading Vagabond before, but I had to put it down because I wasn’t in the right headspace to navigate what I was reading. Things I Do as a Financially Responsible Book Lover in My 20s Fiction > reality. Takes the edge off every time. #NecessaryFictionisComing Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan was a ride. I just finished it and found myself yimmu-ing a lot, so I had to do this. I enjoyed reading The Bishop’s Prodigal Daughter by Timendu Aghahowa. Na wa o. This book stressed me out. April is my birth month, so I’m only accepting good vibes. Which means I’m reading my favourite genre this month—Romance™️, obviously.
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