{"product_id":"wahala-a-novel-isbn-9780063239364","title":"Wahala: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Contemporary female friendship goes glam in this lively debut novel with remarkable depth.\" -- \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Great fun and extremely smart.\" -- npr.org\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2022 BY \u003cem\u003eVogue * Marie Claire * Glamour * Essence * \u003c\/em\u003eOprah Daily\u003cem\u003e * Entertainment Weekly * \u003c\/em\u003eBustle * PopSugar * CrimeReads * and more! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRonke 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sharp, modern take on friendship, ambition, culture, and betrayal, \u003cem\u003eWahala\u003c\/em\u003e (trouble) is an unforgettable novel from a brilliant new voice.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Witty, boldly contemporary, and sharply observed, this book is an illicit peek into the very secret lives of women--their fears and desires, their weaknesses and dreams, their relationships between each other and with a world too often fraught with prejudice and class divides. This is a must-read debut by a brilliant new voice in fiction.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNita Prose, author of The Maid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I got so immersed in the lives of Simi, Ronke and Boo, such flawed, lovable women, I just raced through \u003cem\u003eWahala\u003c\/em\u003e. Nikki May writes so well about friendship, food, fashion and the many ways modern women can stumble in their careers and personal lives.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"May's exciting and powerful first novel offers twists and turns that will leave the reader questioning how we’re going to get from A to B and loving every part of the ride.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"May's sharp and snappy writing, dialogue, and character work keep tightening the screws on a tension-filled plot that straddles two countries, like its protagonists....I could hardly turn the pages fast enough.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePopsugar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A Sex and the City-esque story with thriller vibes.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Skimm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fun, juicy read with a dash of drama, just like all the best friendships.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The novel’s strength lies in May’s attention to her main characters’ identities. ...May’s breezy prose is well suited for these moments of casual intimacy, unfolding over drinks, at the hairdresser’s or at the kitchen table, where all the best gossip takes place.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Highly entertaining... an insightful look at racism, classism, female friendship, heritage and jealousy, while straddling a fine line between a light mystery and a hard-edged novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlorida Sun-Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sort of like \u003cem\u003eSex and the City\u003c\/em\u003e, but set in London. And with mystery. And murder.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sharply observed…sophisticated and culturally adept…May is a masterful chronicler of Black upper-middle-class life and ennui in Britain. \u003cem\u003eWahala \u003c\/em\u003eis both great fun and extremely smart in how it captures some of the central issues in modern city living: women's evolving roles in home and work, interracial relationships and multicultural identity, the current of competition that runs through so many friendships and daily interactions and, most of all, how easily intimacy can morph into enmity.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNPR.org\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWahala \u003c\/em\u003eis a solid, slow-burn, page-turning mystery...Worth the read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An ode to female friendship with an unforgettable plot.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The upshot is a funny, slightly murdery story about three women and their \u003cem\u003ewahala,\u003c\/em\u003e or “trouble”—their boyfriends, their professional aspirations, and their weaves.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlamour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sharply funny and insightful, \u003cem\u003eWahala \u003c\/em\u003etackles realistic issues around colorism, race and imposter syndrome, while reveling in culture, fashion and food. (Recipes are included.) It seamlessly blends the friendship fiction with a more sinister thriller aspect. Readers will fall in love with this group of friends, hold their breath waiting to discover their fates and eagerly look forward to more from May.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nikki May's debut novel, \u003cem\u003eWahala\u003c\/em\u003e, melds the beach read with the thriller—with a little dose of \u003cem\u003eSex and the City\u003c\/em\u003e energy on the side.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is one of those books you want to crawl inside and inhabit. I loved hanging out with Simi, Ronke and Boo and I miss them already.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClare Pooley, bestselling author of The Authenticity Project\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"May seamlessly weaves love, betrayal, self-reflection, and Nigerian food, clothing, and customs into this fast-paced debut.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Pull up a seat at the brunch table for this delicious debut novel, as the lives of three friends are unsettled by a seductive interloper. WAHALA is like the best gossip with friends: witty, tense, and entirely addictive.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbigail Dean, New York Times bestselling author of Girl A\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Contemporary female friendship goes glam in this lively debut novel with remarkable depth.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If \u003cem\u003eAnd Just Like That...\u003c\/em\u003e isn't exactly satisfying your modern \u003cem\u003eSex and the City\u003c\/em\u003e itch, may we present to you \u003cem\u003eWahala\u003c\/em\u003e. This dazzling debut centers on three Anglo-Nigerian best friends and the glamorous fourth woman who infiltrates their group....We couldn't help but wonder if they might need something stronger than a cosmopolitan to survive this.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eE! Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This has bestseller written all over it. Fast-paced, funny, shocking, unputdownable. I loved it.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train and A Slow Fire Burning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I devoured it, Nikki May’s voice is sharp, precise unapologetic, and modern. In one word – Exquisite!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, author of In Every Mirror She’s Black\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant… a funny, tragic, piercing portrait of modern women and friendship, written in glittering and discerning prose.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmma Stonex, bestselling author of The Lamplighters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you loved \u003cem\u003eMy Sister, The Serial Killer\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eExpectation\u003c\/em\u003e, this is a must-read. My only regret is not being able to read it beside a glittering swimming pool while sipping a cocktail!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarianne Cronin, author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wow, what a debut! Brilliant writing about food and friendship, warm and fun, and I loved watching the more sinister side to the story emerge. Fantastic!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Pearse, bestselling author of The Sanatorium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I couldn't get enough of the four women at the heart of Nikki May's utterly winning debut novel, WAHALA. Every evening, I sank into my bubble bath, eager to return to the lives of May's deep and complex characters: Simi, Ronke, Boo, and the fabulous (but maybe evil) Isobel. 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