Wahala by Nikki May

Wahala by Nikki May is ultimately a story of friendship. As a reader we are invited into the lives, thoughts and feelings of these characters as the story is told through multiple viewpoints. Boo, Ronke and Simi are drawn so exquisitely by Nikki May, you feel like you have been part of this friendship group yourself for years.
The interjection of Isobel propels the story forward as Isobel begins to ingratiate herself into this friendship circle. We see her bond and encourage these friends, but it is clear there is more to Isobel than how she appears. The story really kicks in as Isobel's motives become clear and the close bonds of the friends we have grown to love begin to breakdown.
As a white male, I may not ever be seen as the intended audience for this book but for me that made it all the better. I felt like I was gaining insights into British-Nigerian culture and also into the support, love and care of women friendships.
The story doesn't shirk from sharing the complexities of this world and handles its themes deftly. There is some real beauty in the writing too.
I will be recommended this to many of my book-loving friends and I will be looking out for the adaptations that are bound to follow.