A Spell of Good Things

"A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ is the story of two families in Nigeria, one rich and one poor, as their lives come together in one fateful moment. We follow a tired young doctor with the world at her feet and a hungry teenager fighting to stay in school. Their intertwined story reflects on power, political corruption and the unexpected ties that bind us. Arresting, layered and heartbreaking, it almost reads like a thriller. I became very invested in the characters and will be thinking about this book for a long time."