In Such Tremendous Heat

Overall a good solid read. Three women, Dara, Amaka and Lillian all based in Singapore take it in turns to tell their story. I love Singapore as a place and could recognise the country from the book Dara was the character I connected with most. I really enjoyed her story. The book has a lot to say about people's attitudes to black people, especially women (the charades bit was cringing).
Some of the language was a bit strange and I wasn't sure why we had the reference to Tantalus for example. I know who Tantalus was it just seemed out of kilter to describe their meal in such terms
The ending was satisfying. At first I thought with Dara- you what?? but then I could definitely see her point and good for her
I did like the book club list at the end- very helpful for my Book Bingo!
Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read it

3.5 stars/5

a slow start but a good story with mature, complex characters that were well-rounded and interesting. Enjoyed the themes around friendship and dealing with your demons and the ways in which being older doesn't necessarily mean you make the best decisions. The backdrop of Singapore was interesting and unusual for these Nigerian characters.

In Such Tremendous Heat follows the story of three friends whose lives are suddenly disrupted by the sudden appearance of one man, Lani. His presence upends their lives and forces them to deal with issues they previously pretended did not exist.

In the end, it does them all some major good.

The characters are interesting and the author makes the story come alive, although I think the book could have been a bit shorter if the author described things a little less.

A great read.

We follow Dara, Amaka and Lillian, all with Nigerian heritage and living in Singapore. I loved feeling immersed in Singapore, especially the corporate side and materialism. There are so many different characters and dynamics to get to know, and I love how it all connected back to Nigeria. The character Jan really made me laugh! This is a great read for expats or for anyone who’s spent time in East Asia.

A really good read. The characters are rich and the plot was gripping. I really loved the story as a whole. Thank you to the publishers for this stunning ARC.

I'm not usually a fan of the chic lit genre, but this book had something for everyone. It's much more than your typical story of 3 women, a d I found it really enjoyable. At parts the soap opera style was distracting but once I got into the characters this really had me hooked. Definitely better than your average!

I was drawn to this book by the Singapore setting but the characters' interlinked stories soon had me hooked too. I really enjoyed it.

A fascinating book about black women and their experiences. Set in Singapore, it gives insight into different lives and cultures

This book follows the lives of three Nigerian expat women living in Singapore: Dara, the workaholic lawyer; Amaka, the banker; and Lilian, a former piano prodigy turned housewife. They are all living their dreams—or so they thought—until their lives are upended by the arrival of a handsome man named Lani.

There is so much vibrancy to the storytelling. I loved how Kehinde takes us on each character’s individual journey and the choices they make. She explores themes such as womanhood, friendship, obsession, reincarnation, sense of self, and ambition.

One of the things I enjoyed was Kehinde's portrayal of the platonic relationship between Lani and Dara. The story is relatable, sometimes witty, and intriguing.

The book is told from different perspectives of the ladies. They are all trying to exist in this world away from home.
I thought the stories were very memorable, the themes include family dynamics, unresolved trauma, work competition plus love interests and drama.
The back drop of the book was set nicely which really gives the title alot of flesh and meaning.
I enjoyed the different characters personalities as you either loved pr hated them and at some points it felt like ypu could battle them.
It was a nice read and I would like to read more of the authors work

I’d describe this book as realistic fiction. The author has done a fantastic job of creating imaginary characters and situations that depict the world and society. The characters focus on themes of growing, self-discovery and confronting personal and social problems. The language is clear, concise, and evocative, with descriptions that bring the setting and characters to life. Dialogue is natural and authentic, and the pacing is well-balanced, with enough tension and release to keep the reader engaged.

The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

3.5/5.

Three female characters with Nigerian heritage in a story set in Singapore. Unusual to say the least. The arrival of Lani, a Nigerian lawyer, throws a curved ball. I enjoyed learning the story of the three women and particularly enjoyed the setting as I know Singapore and it brought back a lot of memeories. A book that is well worth reading.

An excellent read. Very dramatic and a good thing because I was captivated throughout. All the characters have strong personalities and I loved that they constantly learned about themselves and each other. I do love a book with great women friendships and this is one of those, for sure. I also loved the touch of a book club. Also the first time I’ve had the pleasure of reading about black and African people and women in Singapore. Fantastic and I recommend.