Olawu

by P J Leigh

Overview

Warrior. Healer.

Daughter.

In Olawu's village, women and girls are not allowed to read, write, or learn medicine. Olawu's father taught her all three, and she hopes to one day follow in his footsteps.

But the village of Kanakam is unkind to its women. When tragedy drives her family to starvation, Olawu's once-bright path narrows, leaving her vulnerable to the oppressive marriage rituals of her village. Driven by desperation, Olawu seeks help from Dikembe, son of the tribal warlord who has taken over her village. But accepting his help comes with its own set of challenges, including leaving her family and the only home she's known.

Olawu and Dikembe rarely see eye to eye, but her stubbornness and skill prove vital to him and his tribe. As tensions escalate between Dikembe's tribe and the tribes of the east, Olawu is caught in the middle. Swept up in a brutal war, Olawu must fight, not only to survive, but to find her own path.

Inspired by the pre-colonial cultures of East Africa, Olawu is a story of perseverance and healing in the midst of hatred and war.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798988143802
Publisher:	Brave Girls Press
Publication date:	07/01/2023
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.72(d)

About the Author

P. J. Leigh is a lifelong lover of stories and enjoys all kinds, from mystery to fantasy. Her biggest motivations for writing are the two beautiful girls she has at home, which is why her writing showcases female characters of color. Awards include 6th place in the Writer's Digest Short Story Competition for "The Shifter," 1st place in the WCPL Short Story Contest for "Take Me Away," and 1st place in the Prose monthly challenge for "The Earth Sighed Seven Times."If she's not plotting and scheming, she's typically reading, crying over K-dramas, or, inevitably, doing laundry. Learn more about her projects on her website or connect with her on social media.