The Bibliophiles' Emissary

Author : Othuke Ominiabohs Genre: Romance, Fiction My Rating : 2.8|3 Stars Number of Pages : 365 Year of Publication: 2015 SUMMARY When Anthony Mukoro discovers he cannot father a child, his world comes crashing. In the arms of a new crush, Odufa a beautiful girl with a past, he finds the strength to face his fears and live again despite the whirlwind that threaten to devour the union. But nothing is as it seems as they plunge into the bowls of this serpentine romance which alters their lives forever . Excerpts From The Book She Wears a Crown Through Shadows mountain And Pains valley She strides with defiance Arraigned by trails Befitting a court martial Scares flung at her Betrayal caressing her Courting her innocence Like earth and sea Bristling through World's thorns From mine her eyes seek escape World's chaos aroaming Love and trust my offering. 12*04*2010 "She tapped my shoulders lightly. Her eyes were as transparent as glass. ...

Author : Amma Darko Genre : Fiction My Rating : 3. 2 Stars Number of Pages: 140 Year of Publication : 1995 SUMMARY Mara has been deceived by her husband, Akobi, into coming to Europe to find a 'Paradise' but as the truth about Akobi and her new life unfolds she realises she is trapped. The expectations of her family in Africa force her to remain, living a lie. Beyond the Horizon is a gripping and provocative story of the plight of African women in Europe, and the false hopes of those they leave behind. MY VERDICT The story was sad and I didn't quite like how it ended. I don't really have much to say, but it wasn't a bad read. It was a well thought out story. I kind of expected the whole end, but nevertheless, it was a refreshing read. You can purchase the book  Here   PS: Forgive me for not putting my all into this post and for giving such a curt review . I've actually been postponing this review due to laziness and lack of wifi- I actually ...