Adunni and Ms Tia are back, now forced to confront their pasts and find the courage to roar for themselves
”Fresh, funny and fiercely feminist, Dare’s empowering sequel to The Girl With The Louding Voice is a gut punch of a book’
MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘Evocative’
i NEWSPAPER, Best new books for August
‘Powerful and inspiring’
GRAZIA
‘A novelist of great power, wit, and invention’
ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of City of Girls
‘Daré has proved, once again, that she is a masterful storyteller to be reckoned with’
TARA M. STRINGFELLOW, author of Memphis
‘An enduring story of hope, love and the power we hold’
ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS, author of The Three of Us
Plucky fourteen-year-old Adunni is in Lagos, excited to finally enrol in school. Having escaped her rural village in a desperate bid to seek a better future, she’s found refuge with Tia, a kind and brilliant woman on her own troubled journey of self-discovery.
But it’s not so simple to run away from your past.
On the night before she is due to join her new classmates for her first lesson, a terrible knocking at the front gate summons Adunni back to her home village, Ikati, where her dramatic story of resilience first began.
As Tia frantically tries to protect her from an uncertain fate, Adunni must try to save not only herself but all the young women of her village, and transform Ikati into a place where girls are allowed to claim the bright futures they deserve – and roar their stories to the world.
See what readers are saying about And So I Roar . . .
‘It’s honestly an unputdownable read . . . celebrating the strength and resilience of girls in impossible situations . . . The book covers key issues relevant today through perspectives rarely regarded in reality, giving a voice to the voiceless. And girl, are the voices LOUD . . . I adored this book‘ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Simultaneously heartbreaking and joyful . . . And So I Roar had me smiling one moment and tearing up the next . . . I give it all the stars!‘ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘I absolutely loved Daré’s first novel so was very excited to get a copy of her second and it didn’t disappoint!
And So I Roar starts at a very fast pace leaving me quite breathless . . . Abi Daré is a phenomenal writer . . . I loved this book‘ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Prepare to be swept away once again into the captivating world of Adunni, where hope, love, and the power of the human spirit reign supreme . . . a triumphant continuation of Adunni’s journey – a story that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. So, if you’re ready to be transported to a world where hope shines brightest in the darkest of times, this book is a must-read‘ Waterstones bookseller review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘How can we not fall in love with the charismatic teen, Adunni, all over again . . . will she attain the freedom and justice she deserves, along with her fellow female companions? You must read it to find out’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Captivating . . . An engrossing read that educates, inspires and tugs at the heartstrings‘ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Reviews
PRAISE FOR ABI DARÉ'S THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE
'A brave, fresh voice . . . unforgettable'
NEW YORK TIMES
'The book character I love the most'
MAGGIE O'FARRELL
'Funny, luminous and heart-swelling'
DAILY MAIL
'The words jump off the page'
GUARDIAN
'Vibrant, tender beautiful'
ELIZABETH DAY
Fans of Nigerian author Abi Daré's debut The Girl with the Louding Voice will be pleased to know that its protagonist Adunni is also a character in Daré's new book
An edge-of-your-seat return to the world of Adunni from The Girl with the Louding Voice, with her unmistakable voice and big dreams. An uplifting story of friendship and sisterhood amid seemingly unsurmountable obstacles
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
And So I Roar is about braving impossible odds, finding the courage to defend others, and refusing to surrender your dreams. It's a moving story of hope, healing, and the power of women standing together. This inspiring tale will stay with me for a long time
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
Within these pages there is truth. Ramifications of colonialism, climate change and female oppression cry out to be heard in this touching tale of connection and love
Abi Daré is a novelist of great power, wit, and invention. She never misses a step, never drops a sentence, never takes a wrong narrative turn. Her characters burn in my memory forever, as if they were people I had known - and will forever care about. Daré is not only gifted, she is also a gift
Adunni's natural lyricism is as powerful as her resilience . . . an indelible portrait of a turbulent girlhood
Daré delivers a gut-wrenching reminder that every woman has a lion inside her waiting to break free
Part old-fashioned adventure yarn, part feminist manifesto, and completely captivating
Daré's 2020 debut The Girl with the Louding Voice was a word-of-mouth hit and international bestseller. This follow-up, in which bad news forces Adunni to leave behind her newly settled life in Lagos - is equally evocative
Powerful and inspiring
Abi Daré powerfully weaves an earth-shattering tale celebrating resilience and perseverance
Evocative
Innovative and brave, and the story grips the reader to the very last page
Fresh, funny and fiercely feminist, Daré's empowering sequel to The Girl with the Louding Voice is a gut punch of a book
A brilliantly rousing, pacy tale about the power of speaking up