Onyi Nwabineli

A stunning and witty debut novel about a young woman's emotional journey through unimaginable loss, pulled along by her tight-knit Nigerian family, a posse of new friends, and the love and laughter she shared with her husband. Onyi Nwabineli is a fresh new voice for fans of Yaa Gyasi, Queenie and I May Destroy You. Here are three things you should know about my husband: He was the great love of my life despite his penchant for going incommunicado. He was, as far as I and everyone else could tell, perfectly happy. Which is significant because... On New Year's Eve, he committed suicide. And here is one thing you should know about me: I found him. Bonus fact: No. I am not okay.

Someday, Maybe

Lindsay

To grieve is to frighten the people you love.

There is a timeline to all this. I only have so long to work my way to wellness, to reach “better” before my support system fades to black as they tire of me, of my sorrow. The outpouring of love from my family and friends, it’s like a weight. Everyone means well, but I’d like a second to break free from the pressure to recover.

When grief shatters you and leaves you to try and put yourself back together again, it can be no surprise that some parts are accidentally omitted.

Someday, Maybe quotes

Join the club