"Josephine" by Adenrele Ojo tells the story of a young Nigerian woman navigating the complexities of love, identity, and cultural expectations. As Josephine embarks on her journey of self-discovery, she grapples with her dreams and the burdens of family tradition. Her relationships become a mirror, reflecting her struggles and aspirations in a rapidly changing world. Through poignant moments and vibrant storytelling, the novel explores themes of resilience, belonging, and the quest for independence, ultimately illuminating the power of personal choices in defining one’s path. Josephine learns that embracing her true self may be the key to her happiness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2018 by Tantor Audio .