Allow Me to Introduce Myself
Onyi Nwabineli
Allow Me to Introduce Myself
Onyi Nwabineli
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Her life. Her rules. Finally.
'Beyond its sharply relevant commentary, Allow Me To Introduce Myself is a darkly humorous and introspective story of self-discovery... Witty, heartfelt.' The Voice
'Nwabineli's second novel is a dark, entertaining and addictive exploration of mumfluencers – and the impact it has on their children.' Stylist
'A refreshing and insightful exploration of identity, culture, and belonging in today's world... You will not be able to put this down.' Glamour Magazine, 'Best New Books of May 2024'
'I especially enjoyed the glamour: the Mayfair penthouse, the huge Hampstead home. This contemporary drama is clever and perceptive.' Daily Mail
'Allow Me to Introduce Myself is a sharp, poignant and insightful read.' Oyinkan Braithwaite, author of My Sister, the Serial Killer
'A timely book that asks the reader to consider ethical questions about parenting in the internet age.' Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ in the Guardian, 'Books for a Better World'
'An unputdownable read! Skilfully and delicately written, Allow Me to Introduce Myself helps us behave more ethically in this age of social media obsessions. Onyi Nwabineli is an immensely talented writer whose pen is sharp and unflinching.' Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, internationally best-selling author of The Mountains Sing and Dust Child
'Rich with emotion, heartbreaking, and timely. A fresh and compelling perspective on living online.' Peace Adzo Medie, author of Nightbloom
'This timely, gripping novel establishes Nwabineli as a writer with the emotional insight to tackle heavy topics in a skilled and thoughtful manner.' Booklist
'Tack-sharp, beautifully told... Nwabineli is the queen of flawlessly blending serious topics with witty, contemporary prose. Her way with words is an incredible gift.' Lola Akinmade Åkerström, author of In Every Mirror She's Black
'I loved everything about this book, from the original portrayal of social media and influencer culture, to the excellent humour... Wise, captivating and unforgettable.' Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of The Three of Us
'Peppered with wry observations about life and humanity... This novel tells a moving, thought-provoking story that interrogates the toxic and parasocial dynamics associated with influencing.' Kirkus (starred review)
'Quick-witted, thought-provoking, and very, very readable... Really great writing, and an unusual, engaging and provocative idea for a story.' Bookbag
'With multiple POVs and time jumps, Allow Me to Introduce Myself makes you question just how much of yourself you’re willing to leave online.' Heat Magazine, 5* review
Onyi Nwabineli is a Nigerian-British writer. Born in Benin, Nigeria, she grew up in Glasgow, the Isle of Man and Newcastle, and now lives in London. Onyi is the co-founder of Surviving Out Loud, a fund that provides financial support for survivors of sexual assault, and the founder of Black Pens, a writing retreat for Black women. Her debut novel, Someday, Maybe, was published by Magpie in 2022, was a Good Morning America and Book of the Month Club Pick, and was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards.