And So I Roar: A Novel Authored By Abi Dare

In Abi Daré’s powerful new novel, The Louding Voice, the lives of two women collide in a story of secrets, sacrifice, and empowerment. Tia, while visiting her terminally ill mother in a Port Harcourt hospital, accidentally overhears a conversation with her aunt that hints at a long-buried family secret. This revelation sends her on a quest to uncover the truth, a journey fraught with emotional turmoil.

Back in Lagos, fourteen-year-old Adunni, a determined runaway from a rural village, has found refuge in Tia’s home. With Tia’s help, Adunni is finally able to pursue her dream of an education, a beacon of hope she clings to as she navigates her new life in the city. Her joy is abruptly interrupted when a frightening knock at the gate marks the beginning of a dire situation.

As Tia grapples with the choice between uncovering her mother’s secret and protecting Adunni from emerging dangers, both women face harrowing decisions. Adunni’s struggle to assert her “louding voice”—her powerful will to advocate for herself and others—becomes central to her survival and her quest to transform her home village of Ikati.

In the face of overwhelming challenges, Adunni must use her voice to fight for a future where young girls can claim their dreams. The Louding Voice is a stirring narrative of courage and resilience, where the search for truth and the fight for justice intertwine, ultimately offering hope and the possibility of change. 📚❤️