A few years ago I got the chance to read Asale Angel-Ajani’s (then-unpublished) debut novel, A Country You Can Leave, and fell in love: the oh so memorable characters, its rich setting, how it’s smart, gripping, and important all at once. The novel has everything I want in a story— sharp but beautiful prose, intelligence and emotional resonance. It made me laugh and broke my heart.
Such a great book, and so happy for Asale!