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And So I Roar: The new novel from the author of the word of mouth hit The Girl with the Louding Voice

Abi Dar?

Winner of the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize
A new novel of resilience and hope, from the bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding Voice

'Fresh, funny and fiercely feminist... A gut punch of a book'
MAIL ON SUNDAY

'Powerful and inspiring'
GRAZIA

'A brilliantly rousing, pacy tale about the power of speaking up'
RED MAGAZINE

'A novelist of great power, wit, and invention'
ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of City of Girls

'Daré has proved, once again, that she is a masterful storyteller to be reckoned with'
TARA M. STRINGFELLOW, author of Memphis

Plucky fourteen-year-old Adunni is in Lagos, excited to finally enrol in school.

But it's not so simple to run away from your past.

On the night before she is due to join her new classmates , a terrible knocking at the front gate summons Adunni back to her home village, Ikati, where her dramatic story of resilience first began.

There, Adunni must try to not only save herself, but also transform Ikati into a place where girls are allowed to claim the bright futures they deserve - and roar their stories to the world.

See what readers are saying about And So I Roar . . .
'It's honestly an unputdownable read . . . celebrating the strength and resilience of girls in impossible situations . . . I adored this book' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Simultaneously heartbreaking and joyful . . . And So I Roar had me smiling one moment and tearing up the next . . . I give it all the stars!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'And So I Roar starts at a very fast pace leaving me quite breathless . . . Abi Daré is a phenomenal writer . . . I loved this book' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Prepare to be swept away once again into the captivating world of Adunni, where hope, love, and the power of the human spirit reign supreme . . . If you're ready to be transported to a world where hope shines brightest in the darkest of times, this book is a must-read' Waterstones bookseller review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Captivating . . . An engrossing read that educates, inspires and tugs at the heartstrings' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Abi Dar?

Abi Daré was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and holds a degree in law from the University of Wolverhampton, an MSc in International Project Management from Glasgow Caledonian University and an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck, University of London. Her debut novel, The Girl with the Louding Voice, was a New York Times and international bestseller and was shortlisted for multiple awards, including the Desmond Elliott Prize. In 2023, Abi established The Louding Voice Foundation to provide scholarships and empowerment programs for women and girls in underserved communities in Nigeria. She lives in Essex with her family.