Date: 10/25/13
Title: An
Unexpected Blessing
Author: Unoma Nwankwor
ISBN 13: 978-0-9890738-0-6
Pages: 326
Publisher: Kevstel Group
Cover: Paperback
Rating: 4 Stars
What do you do when
your Nigerian heritage dictates when and who you marry and you
Feranmi, who lives
in Atlanta, pays her parents a visit in her native Nigeria. Her parents are
adamant about her lack nuptials and lack of exposure to a Nigerian candidate
for husband. Trying to respect her parents, she lies to them and tells them she
is dating a Nigerian, but old flame Alex is all American.
Wanting something in
return, Alex plays the part of Feranmi’s potential Nigerian husband when her
parents plan a visit to the states to visit their daughter.
Feranmi and Alex’s
past make things complicated to say the least and Feranmi knows that if her parents
find out that Alex is not Nigerian, it may break their hearts. Feranmi
struggles with her parents and cultural wishes and what she truly wants for her
own life.
Newcomer Unoma
Nwankwor has done a great job with her debut novel with her ability to spin a
story, while adding twists and turns and summing it up with food for thought. I
look forward to reading more from this author.
