Part of Series
Hope Obiako, disillusioned by her mundane existence as a lowly account specialist, discovers a mysterious handbook that drastically changes her life. Hope is a master performer, making a show of her competence and compliance. And while she really is both competent and compliant, no one at William Hensley & Associates seems to see it. But what they never saw coming, behind her quiet and agreeable personality, is Hope’s drive to “make it” by any magical means necessary. This book is "Sorry to Bother You" meets the surrealism of "Atlanta", plus some "Awkward Black Girl" mixed in for good measure! An afro-surrealist tale with magical undertones. If you like the themes in the work of Sayaka Murata and the magical realism of Haruki Murakami you'll enjoy this read.
Author
Jacque Aye is a Dallas-dwelling author, worldbuilder, and creator of the popular indie comic and lifestyle brand, Adorned by Chi. Adorned by Chi worked with the likes of Sanrio, collaborating on a collection for their Small Business, Big Smile initiative. As a member of the manga and anime space, Jacque grew her small, tight-knit community into one that boasts over 100,000 magical beings across social media. Jacque is a vocal supporter of mental health awareness and self-care amongst Black women–advocating for those suffering from depression and social anxiety. In her fiction work, she writes about woeful women, with a surrealist, magical touch.
