Rating – 5/5

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am not a big fan of reading books that are sad. I did pick this book with a pinch of salt and was hesitant on how Adhunni couldn’t control much around her right from her marriage to how she lands up working for Big Madam. But after reading the book I learnt or realized a few things

– Not all situations can be controlled but they can be managed to our advantage.
– Also we can tune our mind to always extract positives
– There is also a good in tomorrow –> loved this
– Speaking your mind will lead to bitter situations but conscience will be clear
– Be sure to hang on the right people, support and stand true to your words.
– Being women and maintaining position is not easy but “where there is will, there is a way”

Each and every character in this book is memorable right from her mother, Kayus, Iya, Khadija, Etanus, Tia, Abu, Rebecca and the chef. There are some characters I would like to forget like her father, Morufu, Kofi, Big Madam and Big Daddy.

After reading through Adhunni’s journey from Ikati village to Logos and how she will able to pursue her dream, I was happy how the story ended, but feel incomplete. I wish the author comes up with a sequel? It would be nice to know

– how Adhunni’s louding voice is put to use. Especially the struggles she undergoes to bring women out of the kitchen in Ikati.
– If she ever got her money from Mr. Kofi (slave trader)
– If she ever faced her father or morufu again and especially how Khadiya’s kids faired.

Maybe the author left everything else to our imagination. Given the willpower and intent of Adhunni, path is well paved for her success through the rest of her life.