Wahala A Novel
Wahala A Novel by Nikki May is a debut work published by Custom House in 2022, featuring 375 pages in English. This novel explores the dynamics of contemporary female friendship through the lives of three Anglo-Nigerian best friends and a glamorous newcomer who disrupts their bond. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, culture, and betrayal, presenting a vivid portrayal of the complexities within their relationships.
Readers will find a rich exploration of each character’s struggles and aspirations, as Ronke seeks a perfect partner, Boo grapples with feelings of unfulfillment, and Simi battles impostor syndrome. The arrival of Isobel introduces a new layer of tension, as her influence brings both excitement and chaos to the group. Wahala offers a sharp and modern perspective on friendship, making it a noteworthy addition to the literary landscape.
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“Contemporary female friendship goes glam in this lively debut novel with remarkable depth.” — Washington Post
“Great fun and extremely smart.” — npr.org
NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2022 BY Vogue * Marie Claire * Glamour * Essence * Oprah Daily * Entertainment Weekly * Bustle * PopSugar * CrimeReads * and more!
An incisive and exhilarating debut novel following three Anglo-Nigerian best friends and the lethally glamorous fourth woman who infiltrates their group–the most unforgettable girls since Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha.
Ronke wants happily ever after and 2.2. kids. She’s dating Kayode and wants him to be “the one” (perfect, like her dead father). Her friends think he’s just another in a long line of dodgy Nigerian boyfriends.
Boo has everything Ronke wants–a kind husband, gorgeous child. But she’s frustrated, unfulfilled, plagued by guilt, and desperate to remember who she used to be.
Simi is the golden one with the perfect lifestyle. No one knows she’s crippled by impostor syndrome and tempted to pack it all in each time her boss mentions her “urban vibe.” Her husband thinks they’re trying for a baby. She’s not.
When the high-flying, charismatic Isobel explodes into the group, it seems at first she’s bringing out the best in each woman. (She gets Simi an interview in Shanghai! Goes jogging with Boo!) But the more Isobel intervenes, the more chaos she sows, and Ronke, Simi, and Boo’s close friendship begins to crack.
A sharp, modern take on friendship, ambition, culture, and betrayal, Wahala (trouble) is an unforgettable novel from a brilliant new voice.
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