Omuhle Borotho

I used to think Purple Hibiscus was Chimamanda’s best book — but honestly, all her books are masterpieces. She’s truly a master of storytelling. The Dream Count tells the story of four women navigating adulthood, relationships, friendships, and betrayal. I especially loved Zikora’s story because it reflects a reality so many women relate to. We often don’t fully understand the sacrifices our mothers make for us, because they go out of their way to protect how we see our fathers. We’re never prepared for how people we hold close to our hearts can just wake up one day and decide they don’t want us anymore — no explanation, nothing. And it’s wild that society calls that normal. It’s not. You owe people a sense of decency. The Dream Count is one of those books that reminds you that no matter how old you are or how much you think you’ve figured life out, everything can change in a split second. You might have to unlearn and relearn everything just to adapt to a new version of life. Your new norm. A great book. 5/5.