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A masterfully crafted and deeply emotional debut.\" -The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A devastating story about the formative years of a young queer person. A novel that marks Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s arrival as a new literary and moral prodigy.\" -iNews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A magnificent debut. Ibeh has the ability to ensure that his political stances nourish, without overwhelming, the intimate dramas at the core of his stories. 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