Bolu Babalola Knihy

Whether captured in the passion of love at first sight, or realizing that self-love takes precedent over the latter, the characters in these reimagined stories try to navigate this complex human emotion and understand why it holds them hostage. The focus is on the magical folktales of West Africa, but the author also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from countries that no longer exist

Introducing internationally bestselling author Bolu Babalola's dazzling debut novel, full of passion, humor, and heart, centered on a young Black British woman who unexpectedly finds herself in a fake relationship with the man she warned her friends about. Sharp-tongued Kiki Banjo, an expert in relationship-evasion and host of the popular student radio show Brown Sugar, has made it her mission to protect the women of the African-Caribbean Society at Whitewell University from "situationships" and heartbreak. However, after a public kiss with Malakai Korede, the very guy she denounced as "The Wastemen of Whitewell," Kiki's reputation is at stake. To salvage their images, they enter into a fake relationship, but Kiki has never let anyone in before, and a player like Malakai won't change that, despite their undeniable chemistry. As they share surprisingly entertaining study sessions and intimate late-night talks, Kiki begins to question her own assumptions about love. Is she ready to embrace something deeper? This gloriously funny and sparkling debut novel brims with delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will leave readers weak at the knees.

Introducing internationally bestselling author Bolu Babalola's dazzling debut novel, a vibrant tale of passion, humor, and heart. The story follows Kiki Banjo, a sharp-tongued yet secretly soft-hearted young Black British woman who has no interest in love. As the host of the popular student radio show Brown Sugar, Kiki is dedicated to helping the women of the African-Caribbean Society at Whitewell University avoid the pitfalls of "situationships," players, and heartbreak. However, everything changes when she kisses Malakai Korede, the very guy she publicly denounced as "The Wastemen of Whitewell," in front of their peers. To salvage their reputations, Kiki and Malakai enter a fake relationship. Despite her resolve to guard her heart, Kiki finds herself drawn to Malakai's charm and the undeniable chemistry between them. Their study sessions and late-night conversations at diners challenge her assumptions about love and vulnerability. As Kiki navigates this unexpected connection, she must confront her fears and consider whether she is ready to embrace something deeper. This gloriously funny and sparkling debut is filled with delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will leave readers weak at the knees.

»Ein subversives Korrektiv für die westliche Vorstellung davon, wer in der Liebe den Ton angibt.« NEW YORK TIMES Bolu Babalola hat die schönsten Liebesgeschichten der Mythologie mit unglaublicher Frische und Lebendigkeit neu erzählt. Sie konzentriert sich auf die magischen Volksmärchen Westafrikas und erfindet auch griechische Mythen, alte Legenden aus dem Nahen Osten und Geschichten aus Ländern neu, die in unserer Welt nicht mehr existieren. Die Frauen in ihren Love Stories sind kämpferische Verfechterinnen ihrer Leidenschaft, verlieren aber nie den Blick darauf, dass die wichtigste Liebe von allen die Selbstliebe ist. Während in der Mythologie Frauen oft die Opfer männlicher Begierde sind, geben bei Bolu Babalola immer die Frauen den Ton an und nehmen ihr Schicksal selbst in die Hand. In all deinen Farben wechselt aufregend Perspektiven, Kontinente und Stile, durchschreitet Grenzen von Zeit und Raum – und feiert die Romantik in all ihren Formen.