Tough, spirited, and fiercely independent Abigail is brought as a teenager to London from Nigeria by relatives who attempt to force her into prostitution. She flees, struggling to find herself in the shadow of a strong but dead mother. In spare yet haunting and lyrical prose reminiscent of Marguerite Duras, Abani brings to life a young woman who lives with a strength and inner light that will enlighten and uplift the reader.
- Finalist for the PEN Beyond The Margins Award 2007
- New York Libraries Books For Teens Selection 2007
- New York Times Editor’s Choice 2006
- Chicago Reader Critic’s Choice 2006
- Selection of the Essence Magazine Book Club 2006
- Selection of the Black Expressions Book Club 2006
