Local Author Kehinde Winful

Flooding the River is a captivating coming-of-age new adult fiction novel, family drama and romance are woven together into a rich tapestry of secrets, love, and unexpected twists.

"A beautiful novel of love, loss, and discovery with characters whose complexity and originality linger long in the memory. A brilliant debut." -Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of The Three of Us

From her unconventional birth concealed by her mother, to a temporal shift transporting them to Nigeria's distant past, Lolah navigates relationships, heartbreak, and the bonds of family.

As Lolah's story unfolds, the impact of three individuals —Chi, Eni, and Nnamdi—shape her journey, sparking a love triangle that spans years and continents.

Lolah grapples with the joys and challenges of shared lives and the complexities of her relationships as they unravel, rekindle, and are renewed.

Amidst heartbreak and loss, Lolah finds solace and support from unexpected sources, ultimately discovering her own strength and self-discovery.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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