Smart, funny, and deeply affecting, Jessica George's Maame deals with the themes of our time with humor and poignancy: from familial duty and racism, to female pleasure, the complexity of love, and the life-saving power of friendship. Most important, it explores what it feels like to be torn between two homes and cultures―and it celebrates finally being able to find where you belong.

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jess.withbooks
Jun 05, 2025
10/10 stars
“Move out, Maddie. Live a little, Maddie. I never wanted to admit it, but I'm so glad to be out of the house and living my life. I hope that doesn't make me a bad person. I almost can't blame James for abandoning me, because there's just so much our there, you know? I have a boyfriend, a better job, and I'm going on holiday with new friends. I don't cry at night anymore…I'm free.”
CazzaT
Jan 27, 2023
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louislabelle
Jun 14, 2025
10/10 stars
Talks about the reality of being a girl in her 20s a first generation daughter.
JennyRose22
Jun 07, 2025
2/10 stars
DNF
Harrietaspy
May 04, 2025
8/10 stars
While I found some of her naivety unbelievable I loved the trying to figure out who you are and who you want to be while navigating how you were raised.

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