Temi’s first novel has been passed on and she’s lost her job as a junior ghostwriter at a publishing company. And now she’s told her literary agent a tiny white lie about how much of her second book she’s actually written.
So when she’s offered the chance to ghost write a memoir for a celebrity of Nigerian descent, she takes it. Then she finds out the client is reality TV star Wale, who has been leaving broken hearts in his wake, not least Temi who he dumped to go on the Love Island-like show, The Villa.
Set in the book world, tick. With a reality TV link, tick tick. This well-written multilayered story was a really enjoyable read about a second chance at love - no need for a re-write here. Temi was a likeable character and she shared great chemistry and banter with her ex.
With Nigerian heritage, 31-year-old Yinka has an Oxford degree and a good job at an investment bank. But with her sister having a baby and yet another cousin getting married, her mum and aunties want to know where her huzband at?
Setting herself a goal to bring a date to her cousin’s wedding, Yinka accepts her aunties’ setups, as well as signs up for online dating. But perhaps Yinka will need to find herself before she finds her husband.
Yinka was a delightful heroine and I really enjoyed being exposed to her life, her faith, her struggles and her culture. An awesome debut; I wonder if there may be a sequel in the works?
