I Swear by Azania
Author: Shaakira Ally
Review:
Azania's mother, Elise, had two older sisters—Olive and Jasmine. When Azania was born, she was diagnosed with pseudoachondroplasia. This was the very reason Adoni, her father, never wanted children—he didn’t want anyone else to endure the kind of life he had lived. Elise, however, hid her pregnancy until it was too late for a termination, leaving Adoni powerless.
Due to the nature of his job, Adoni was frequently away, and Azania was raised solely by Elise. But everything changed the day Elise died by suicide. Knowing he couldn’t care for his daughter because of his constant travels, Adoni turned to Elise’s sister Jasmine and asked her to take Azania in.
Although Adoni provided financial support, Azania never received the love or care she longed for from her aunts. Jasmine was indifferent, and Olive openly showed hatred toward her. This left Azania deeply confused, wondering what she had done to deserve such hostility.
The story is a true page-turner. Once you begin, it’s impossible to put down. The narrative is tightly structured, and the author has a remarkable talent for keeping readers engaged from start to finish. I can’t wait to explore more works by this writer.
Rating: 5/5
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