{"product_id":"wahala-nikki-may-9780063084247","title":"Wahala: A Novel | Nikki May","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B0000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWahala: A Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9780063084247\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e0063084244\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eNikki May\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCustom House \/ Mariner Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eJanuary 11, 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e384\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCultural Heritage, Contemporary Women, Domestic Thrillers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWahala\u003c\/em\u003e (trouble) is an incisive and exhilarating debut novel following three Anglo-Nigerian best friends and the lethally glamorous fourth woman who infiltrates their group. Ronke seeks a happily ever after, dating men she hopes will live up to her idealized memories of her late father. Boo seems to have it all—a kind husband and a gorgeous child—but feels trapped and unfulfilled. Simi, the golden one, struggles with crippling impostor syndrome in her high-pressure career while maintaining the appearance of a perfect life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eWhen the high-flying, charismatic Isobel explodes into the group, she initially seems to catalyze positive changes. However, as Isobel intervenes further in their lives, the seeds of chaos are sown, and the close bond between Ronke, Simi, and Boo begins to fracture under the weight of betrayal. A sharp, modern take on friendship, ambition, and culture, this unforgettable debut delivers a gripping look at the complexities of female dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praised as \"Contemporary female friendship gone glam\" (\u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e) and \"Great fun and extremely smart\" (\u003cem\u003enpr.org\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMust-Read Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGlamour\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEssence\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOprah Daily\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBustle\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePopSugar\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCrimeReads\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThematic Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e A brilliant examination of friendship, cultural identity, and the domestic thriller genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders who enjoy character-driven contemporary fiction and domestic thrillers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFans of complex, multi-layered friendships and narratives exploring cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAudiences looking for a witty, sharp, and modern take on female empowerment and betrayal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikki May\u003c\/strong\u003e has established herself as a brilliant new voice in contemporary literature with this electrifying debut. \u003cem\u003eWahala\u003c\/em\u003e showcases her ability to blend social commentary with suspenseful storytelling, earning her recognition across major cultural publications and book clubs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Wahala: A Novel\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Nikki May\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9780063084247\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"384\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Custom House \/ Mariner Books\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2022-01-11\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"Nikki May’s Wahala explores friendship, culture, and betrayal in this sharp, exhilarating debut about three best friends and a glamorous interloper.\",\n    \"offers\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n      \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n    },\n    \"about\": [\n      { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Contemporary Women\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Women%27s_fiction\" },\n      { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Domestic Thriller\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychological_thriller\" },\n      { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Cultural Heritage\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cultural_heritage\" }\n    ]\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; height: 1px; background: #8B0000; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: The People's Bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51342270988603,"sku":"0063084244","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780063084247.jpg?v=1782760188","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/wahala-nikki-may-9780063084247","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}