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And So I Roar: A Novel
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A stunning, inspiring new novel from Abi Daré, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding Voice
When Tia accidentally overhears a whispered conversation between her mother—terminally ill and lying in a hospital bed in Port Harcourt, Nigeria—and her aunt, the repercussions will send her on a desperate quest to uncover a secret her mother has been hiding for nearly two decades.
Back home in Lagos a few days later, Adunni, a plucky fourteen-year-old runaway, is lying awake in Tia’s guest room. Having escaped from her rural village in a desperate bid to seek a better future, she’s finally found refuge with Tia, who has helped her enroll in school. It’s always been Adunni’s dream to get an education, and she’s bursting with excitement.
Suddenly, there’s a horrible knocking at the front gate. . . .
It’s only the beginning of a harrowing ordeal that will see Tia forced to make a terrible choice between protecting Adunni or finally learning the truth behind the secret her mother has hidden from her. And Adunni will learn that her “louding voice,” as she calls it, is more important than ever, as she must advocate to save not only herself but all the young women of her home village, Ikati.
If she succeeds, she may transform Ikati into a place where girls are allowed to claim the bright futures they deserve—and shout their stories to the world.
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And So I Roar: A Novel
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$14.99
bdoc –
Loved the book. Adunni and the rest of the characters were so real. While there is sadness there was always hope. I can’t wait for book 3
michelle meeks –
I am thrilled to have had the oppportunityto read “And so I roar” before publication.
Adunni is one of my favorite characters so the ability to read her ongoing saga was a must read for me.
“And so I roar” picks up right were “The girl with the louding voice” left it’s readers. Adunni is with her friend and mother figure,Ms.Tia. They are both preparing for her first day of school: a dream that Adunni looks like she will soon be living. Unfortunately, Adunni is forced to return to her childhood village,Ikati, before she can attain her desires for education.
Adunni is the same big hearted, wise yet naive young girl. Throught the book Adunni sprinkles “Life lessons”, which became my favorite parts of the book.
Ms. Tia remains Adunni’s biggest defender and insists on joining her when the chiefs from Ikati visit Lagos and force Adunni to return to Ikati. Adunni is to participate in a village ritual in hopes of pleasing the gods so that they will bless Ikati with rain.
This storyline includes some back story on Ms. Tia and her family dynamics, which sheds a bit of light on why she so adimantly wants to make sure Adunni is protected.
The reader also gets to know other young ladies from Ikati that are being forced to participate in this ritual as well. The girls become fast friends and help one another stay safe through this inhumane experience.. I believe the crowd favorite will be Zenab, she is fierce. outspoken, highly ceative and an up and coming advocate for women.
It was a joy to follow Adunni, Ms. Tia and the entire cast of charactersto get a glimspe into some real-world attrocities that still take place in parts of Nigeria. These strong willed women struggle but never give up!
Beautiful. Solid 4 1/2 stars
openmypages –
I always say that Adunni is the one fictional character I would want to meet in real life. I absolutely adored The Girl with the Louding Voice. It was equally heartbreaking and uplifting. It’s a book that I didn’t think needed a sequel until I read this. The story gives us the lives of many women both in Adunni’s village and those who are more “civilized.” What we see is the horrors of how women are treated regardless of where they come from. The acts are just as barbaric and traumatizing, regardless of whether there is physical pain or emotional pain.
As with the first book, the writing is some of the best I’ve ever encountered. And if I had been highlighting quotes I loved, there would have been more text highlighted than not. Do yourself a favor and read these stories.
kathleen g –
Fans of The Girl with the Louding Voice will relish spending time once again with Adunni, the 14 year old who left her village for Lagos only to be forced to work for a horrible woman but don’t worry if you did not read Louding because this stands on its own. Adunni and Tia, the woman who rescued her, tell most of the story, propelled by Adunni’s sort of voluntary repatriation to her village as a sacrifice because there’s been a drought. Tia flings herself into the car and into the depths of so many secrets. It’s a complex novel of women, of secrets, of female despair, of abuse, of empowerment. There are 11 others girls at the village, including Zaneb who has no concept really of village life. They each tell their stories. Tia’s secret is told in letters with her first love which her husband Ken has just discovered and is emailing to her even as he tries to find her. It’s not pretty, it’s often distressing, and it’s sometimes confusing. It’s also about bravery and speaking out. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A great read.
K Mor –
This is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that captivates from the first page to the last. The story’s rich characters: Adunni, Ms Tia, Kayus, Zenab and powerful themes make it an unforgettable journey. Dare’s writing is both lyrical and poignant, making this book a must-read for anyone seeking a story that inspires and uplifts. Highly recommended!