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What a nice debut novel, I'm not disappointed. I had no time to get bored with this fast-paced novel, full of drama.

It was a nice change of scenary as it was probably my first time reading a book set in Nigeria. It felt fresh and unlike other books I'm used to reading. Although I struggle with characters' names and places as it was a first time.

I really liked Lara, I think she was an amazing protagonist.

The writing style was well executed. It was engaging and I wouldn't put my e-reader down.

Of course, I was surprised with the revelation as I hadn't guess who it was.

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Londoner Lara travels to Lagos with her parents and brother to attend the lavish wedding of her cousin, Dérin, a social media star. In a chatty teenage style, the author introduces the reader to the lavish customs of a Nigerian society wedding and a dizzying array of Lara’s extended family and Dérin’s friends. Sounds fun, right? Well, yes, even when bride-to-be Dérin falls victim to a series of threats and baffling accidents and aspiring criminology student Lara decides to investigate. What could possibly go wrong…?
With thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy in exchange for an independent review.

Upon publication, I will post this review on my blog and on GoodReads.

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This story follows Lara as she and her family head to Nigeria for the wedding of her cousin, Dérin.
Lara and Dérin are incredibly close, and when Lara discovers Dérin has been receiving threatening, anonymous notes since her engagement she decides to investigate to protect her cousin.

This is a fast-paced, drama filled novel with a lot of heart. Lara is a fantastic protagonist, easy to root for and her passion for her interests and love for her family come off the page so well. I loved the writing style for this book, it was engaging and a fun read.

I would highly recommend this book and excited to read more by this author. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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