{"product_id":"the-rewrite-isbn-9780593299050","title":"The Re-Write","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers rom-com, two exes are faced with one deadline. Will they make it to the end?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemi and Wale meet in London. They flirt, date, meet each other's friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen they break up. And Wale goes on a reality dating show.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead of giving in to heartbreak, Temi throws herself into her dream: writing. She's within touching distance of a book deal that would solve all her problems. But publishers keep passing on her novel and bills still have to be paid. So, when the opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity memoir arises, Temi accepts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd, of course, the celebrity turns out to be Wale...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill Temi and Wale repeat the patterns of their past? Or can they write a whole new story?\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Re-Write:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Lizzie Damilola Blackburn is a romance GENIUS, friends! So witty, so fun, so smart.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tia Williams, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Love Song for Ricki Wilde\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A delicious read” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You’ve heard of enemies-to-lovers, now get ready for lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sharp, sexy rom-com that flips the script on reality TV romance … Blackburn brings her signature wit and sizzle, layering flirty banter over deeper conversations about caregiving burnout, toxic masculinity, and what it really means to love yourself before loving someone else.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eObserver \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Blackburn’s charming romantic comedy touches on difficult subjects, combining them with well-written characters and an engrossing story.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Temi is a delightful, relatable narrator who makes readers feel like a dear friend is confiding in them. . . Blackburn is gifted at revealing the layers of a character and how they’ve been shaped by the world around them. \u003ci\u003eThe Re-Write \u003c\/i\u003eis a lovely modern romance packed with cultural nuance and emotional payoffs.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—BookPage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I so enjoyed [\u003ci\u003eThe Re-Write\u003c\/i\u003e]! Such a fun, romantic read with a brilliant concept. I loved seeing Wale open up and Temi build her confidence as their love story blossomed.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Beth O'Leary, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Road Trip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The Re-Write\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful rom-com packed with humor and heart. With a deeply lovable cast of characters, irresistible chemistry and a page turning premise, this warm and witty novel is a wonderful celebration of love and storytelling.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Rufaro Faith Mazarura, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLet the Games Begin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003e[\u003ci\u003eThe Re-Write\u003c\/i\u003e] is about so much more than love, it’s about changing your own story, being honest – both with others and yourself – and the power your truth has to help you find the best version of yourself.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eOre Agbaje-Williams, author of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e The Three of Us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eThis book melted my stone-cold heart’.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJendella Benson, author of \u003ci\u003eHope and Glory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eYinka, Where Is Your Huzband?\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A cautionary tale of the pernicious effects of sexism, racism and colorism upon women of the African diaspora. . . . In the end, what matters most in \u003ci\u003eYinka\u003c\/i\u003e is not your marital status but self-love, love of family and a broader sense of connection. And maybe you’ll find something better than a happily-ever-after fairy tale.”\u003cbr\u003e—Mabinty Quarshie, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e’s “Rom-Com Roundup: Top January Reading List”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fresh, heartfelt, and funny, \u003ci\u003eYinka\u003c\/i\u003e is a can't miss debut that feels like a new classic.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eBuzzfeed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The novel depicts the challenge of navigating two cultures, both of which Yinka is a part of and apart from. In her commitment to being her whole self and true to her faith and ideals, Yinka writes a prayer for \u003ci\u003eherself\u003c\/i\u003e, a rallying cry to which we can all shout, 'Amen!'”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eNPR\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“So modern and fresh. Like Bridget Jones, Yinka is a lovable and relatable disaster—which is to say, she isn’t actually a disaster at all...I adore her.”\u003cbr\u003e—Emily Henry, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePeople We Meet on Vacation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lizzie Damilola Blackburn's debut novel is incredibly relatable for anybody whose family members frequently question their relationship status. In \u003ci\u003eYinka, Where Is Your Huzband?\u003c\/i\u003e a thirty-something Nigerian woman attempts to find herself a wedding date and learns some valuable lessons about life and love.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eMarie Claire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Turns traditional elements of romantic comedy on its head, discussing love and how it can weave its way between two cultures.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If…\u003ci\u003eYinka, Where Is Your Huzband?\u003c\/i\u003e was to become a TV sitcom, it could run episode after episode, season after season, without losing steam on story material. Cheeky and entertaining, the novel, which spans just six months in the chaotic life of its British-Nigerian protagonist Yinka, packs in a whole lot of cross-cultural drama and social commentary with an easy-going, conversational style. Add romantic and professional mishaps, and complicated relationships among four Black women living in England, two of whom are Yinka’s cousins, and you have the makings of comedic gold.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Minneapolis Star-Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An uplifting and entertaining story you won't want to put down.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eHuffPost\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A delightful romantic comedy that refuses to play by the genre's rules.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003ePopSugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A great foray into Nigerian style rom-com territory with a loveable and unconventional heroine. Although Yinka considers herself traditional, this book feels very modern and has great humor.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eBookRiot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Very Bridget Jones-y… full of heart and humor… I just adored it to pieces. I would like to read another book with Yinka. I loved it.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eBookRiot's \u003ci\u003eAll The Books!\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With poignant themes of identity and independence, Blackburn’s buoyant look at contemporary courtship is a sure conversation-starter for book clubs.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eBookPage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beautifully observed, warm and deeply human, \u003ci\u003eYinka, Where Is Your Huzband?\u003c\/i\u003e is a meditation on family and friendship, on love and self-love. Feel-good, funny and clever, it’s got smash-hit written all over it!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eJosie Silver, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOne Day in December\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful, big hearted story about friendship, family, and love. Yinka's charming voice draws you in and her journey toward self-acceptance will make you stay. A fun and relatable read.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eEmiko Jean, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Warm and fun and sweet, great on female friendships and extended families.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eMarian Keyes, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGrown Ups\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Blackburn deftly immerses us in the life of a loveable Yinka as she straddles two cultures in her search for a 'huzband.' Smart, sophisticated, and fresh this is the 'girl gets herself' type of story I love to read!”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eJayne Allen, author of \u003ci\u003eBlack Girls Must Die Exhausted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A warm, witty, and joyful novel bursting with charm and unforgettable characters, this is a story about friendship, family, romance, and the most important quest of all--loving and accepting yourself.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eLauren Ho, author of\u003ci\u003e Last Tang Standing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Spreadsheets, meddling aunties, and makeovers...\u003ci\u003eYinka, Where Is Your Huzband?\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful journey of a British Nigerian woman longing to find love, and to love herself. Reader, you'll root for Yinka the whole way.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003ePatricia Park, author of \u003ci\u003eRe Jane\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lizzie Blackburn writes with a witty tenderness and absorbing fluidity that brings Yinka, the most loveable character you'll meet, to rich life! I cheered for her, cringed for her, and rooted for her all the way. A fabulously fresh debut guaranteed to warm your heart. Loved it!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eLọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström, author of \u003ci\u003eIn Every Mirror She's Black\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Glorious debut! Read it over two nights and loved it!”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eNikki May, author of \u003ci\u003eWahala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“What a darling book! \u003ci\u003eYinka, Where is your huzband\u003c\/i\u003e? drew me in right away with the banter between Yinka and her overbearing family. It is at times bitingly funny and relatable, I giggled out loud so many times my partner asked me to finish the book upstairs (!). Yinka's internal struggles to meet the standards and expectations placed on her by everyone else are familiar.... A gorgeous, easy read, but with real depth to its punchy chapters. This book is really just such an extraordinary debut from one of the UK's sure-to-be rising talents in contemporary fiction. BRAVA!!!!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eLizzy Dent, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Summer Job\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A witty, feel-good love story, it centers on a high-achieving Nigerian woman in Britain navigating the maddening world of nosy aunties bearing down on her to get married.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Brittle Paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Blackburn’s debut is a laugh-out-loud story of self-discovery, set against the world of contemporary dating. Yinka cleverly navigates others’ competing expectations of who she should be, figuring out who she is in the process. Fans of Uzma Jalaluddin and Sonya Lalli will delight in this story of a one of a kind woman learning how to love one of the most important people in her life: herself.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sassy, spirited story.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Blackburn’s lighthearted tone helps deliver heavy thoughts on colorism, the tension of cultural differences, and the benefits of therapy, as the story moves toward a happy ending on all fronts. This delivers loads of entertainment and a dollop of enlightenment.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Blackburn's Bridget Jones-esque debut is a sensitive, humorous chronicle of a young woman's journey of self-discovery....This universal story of a young woman coming into her own contains many elements of Nigerian culture....Readers who like the novels of Marian Keyes and Cecelia Ahern will find much to enjoy here.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is the romantic comedy for both readers who love rom coms and hate rom comes. It’s clever, smart, and fresh. It’s a great way to kick start your New Year Reading Resolution.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eDebutiful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This debut subverts the Strong Black Woman trope, gives a tribute to Black British culture, and tackles issues like colorism and Eurocentric beauty standards. 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