This Motherless Land

Utterly captivating - this book is beautiful, bold and addictive. I could read Nikki May’s words forever. I felt bereft when I got to the end; I didn’t want to leave Funke and Liv. This novel crackles with electricity and pulses with love. For me, May is a must-read author, and I think this is a book that readers will be falling in love with for years to come. She’s one of the absolute best storytellers writing right now. * DAISY BUCHANAN *
A spirited exploration of culture and kinship--of how we belong, and to whom * BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY *
A vibrant coming-of-age story * CHARMAINE WILKERSON *
A gripping and poignant family saga that illuminates the lasting bond between two extraordinary cousins. I was completely immersed in this entrancing story * NITA PROSE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE MAID and THE MYSTERY GUEST *
THIS MOTHERLESS LAND takes Nikki May's writing to new heights. It's a novel about so many things - identity, belonging and acceptance; sisterhood, family and forgiveness - all wrapped up in the most compulsive and moving story. Funke and Liv gripped me from the start and didn't let go - their bond proves, across continents and decades, through adversity, prejudices and sacrifice, that love has the power to save a life again and again. Deeply emotional and wildly entertaining, this is a novel to treasure * EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS *
Moving, funny, warm and epic; a truly beautiful exploration of family and belonging. It’s exceptional. * LIZZIE POOK *
At the core of it, This Motherless Land is a love story (not the romantic kind) between Liv and Funke, the cousins that life showed real pepper but they came out winning. Nikki May writes with the intent to tug at the heartstrings and she does exactly that with this book * Damilare Kuku *
Utter perfection from start to finish,This Motherless Land broke my heart then put it back together. * LAURA MARSHALL, author of FRIEND REQUEST *
Stunning. Beautiful. Instantly absorbing storytelling woven through with so much truth about family, childhood, culture and belonging. * LAUREN BRAVO, author of PRELOVED *
A fantastic book. Highly original * LIZ NUGENT *
A fierce and evocative retelling of Mansfield Park. Funke and Liv are cousins, united (and torn apart) by tragedy and neglect, finding their place in the world. It's a vivid, moving and epic family saga * BETH MORREY, author of SAVING MISSY *
A stunning new novel! A true delight of a story — beautiful and extremely enjoyable. A worthy follow-up to Wahala * DIPLO FALOYIN, author of AFRICA IS NOT A COUNTRY *
Fresh and fearless, THIS MOTHERLESS LAND kept me furiously turning the pages late into the night. This ambitious, richly textured novel effortlessly explores family, culture, class and love, and cements May’s position as a bold and powerful new voice. Her prose is as vibrant as her plotting - superb. * SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM *
Brilliantly observant, funny, moving and addictive read. I loved it * KATE SAWYER *