A Spell of Good Things by Ayobami Adebayo

In the vibrant secondary school halls of Nigeria, young Bùs ọ́ lá navigates the delicate hierarchies of friendship and her superstitious belief in the ominous power of the number three. When a coveted novel slips down the reading queue because of unpaid school fees and her own evasive hiding, her social standing feels profoundly threatened. Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ brilliantly captures the sharp, bittersweet inner world of adolescence, where missing out on a book feels like the ultimate tragedy. Discover a poignant glimpse into youthful longing, class disparity, and shifting loyalties.