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How to commit a post-colonial murder by Nina McConigley
A deceptive title for a deeply introspective story. I came for a satirical murder mystery; I stayed for a raw and poignant look at sisterhood and stolen innocence. A haunting…
I’m Nayomi Pennant
Sucker for a multi-gen saga, Global story-hopper and five-star rating gatekeeper
Welcome to Written in Colour. I created this space for readers who want to move past the blurb and get into the heart of a story. Based in South East London, I’m dedicated to centering global voices and holding space for the kind of honest, unfiltered dialogue that books deserve.
Whether I’m reviewing a heavy-hitting debut or hosting our local book club, I’m looking for the layers—the culture, the controversy, and the craft. This isn’t just about what I’m reading; it’s about the conversations we have after the final page is turned..
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How to commit a post-colonial murder by Nina McConigley
A deceptive title for a deeply introspective story. I came for a satirical murder mystery; I stayed for a raw and poignant look…
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Hula by Jasmine Iolani hakes Review
An immersive, three-generation saga with a strong cultural heartbeat—high-impact and unapologetically human. I found Hula absolutely unputdownable. While the opening chapters take their…
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On Sundays She Picked Flowers by Yah-Yah Schofield Review
A tense thought-provoking Southern Gothic horror debut that balances beautiful prose with brutal, grisly scenes. Judith Rice flees from the horrors of an…
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Cursed Daughter by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Intriguing premise, underseasoned delivery: A supernatural saga that swaps mystery for Nollywood-style melodrama.
