Like Water Like Sea by Olumide Popoola

Sometimes we swim, sometimes we float, other times we are drowning. It’s not always easy to know which is which.   It is the ten-year anniversary of her sister’s death, and Nia is grappling with her grief, and balancing the complicated relationships weaving through her life. There is smart and sexy Temi; Melvin, her teenage love; and her new yet intimate friendship with Rahul and Crystal.

But looming large over everything is her mother SuSu, whose battle with bipolar disorder continues to cast a profound shadow over Nia.  Delving deep into the intricate tapestry of Nia's life, Like Water Like Sea is a poignant tale of self-discovery and resilience, sexuality and motherhood, and falling apart to become truly whole.

Hardback / 276 pages