Nigerian author, Abi Daré, has released her eagerly awaited second novel, And So I Roar. In a follow-up to her debut bestseller, it has already been lauded as one of Amazon Book Review’s Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2024. The novel has received glowing accolades, including three starred reviews and high praise from Booklist.
The audiobook version of And So I Roar is narrated by Adjoa Andoh, celebrated for her role as Lady Agatha Danbury in Netflix’s Bridgerton. With extensive experience in audiobook narration, including works by Nnedi Okorafor and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Andoh brings a dynamic voice to Daré’s narrative.
Building on the success of her first novel, The Girl With the Louding Voice, which became a New York Times bestseller and won the 2018 Bath Novel Award, Abi Daré’s new book is set to captivate readers once again. The story follows Tia and Adunni on a gripping journey that uncovers hidden secrets and challenges the status quo, echoing themes of resilience and empowerment.
Early reviewers of And So I Roar have praised Daré for her compelling characters and insightful exploration of societal issues. In the words of Tara M. Stringfellow, national bestselling author of Memphis and Magic Enuff: poems, she says:
“From the very first page, Daré has proved, once again, that she is a masterful storyteller to be reckoned with. And So I Roar is a searing, thrilling depiction of the bonds of womanhood that guide us from the villages of Nigeria into something like hope. An engaging, engrossing, remarkable read.”
Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of The Three of Us, adds:
“An enduring story of hope, love, and the power we hold, if only we’re brave enough to use it. And So I Roar is a beautiful novel, not easily forgotten.”
Abimbola “Abi” Daré is a Nigerian author and public speaker who now lives in Essex, England. In 2018 she won the Bath Novel Award and was a finalist in the Literary Consultancy Pen Factor 2018. Her debut novel The Girl With The Louding Voice was published in 2020 to critical acclaim.
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Bakare Oluwatobiloba
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