Endorsements

“An exceptional debut which captures the reader from the beginning and doesn't let go until the very end. It's a journey of both hope and despair, a story of empowerment, of self-discovery, bravery and courage in the face of family trauma and emotional turmoil. It's hard to believe that this emotionally charged book is a debut.” J P Rose, bestselling author of The Haunting of Tyrese Walker

A Kirkus Small Press Gem: “This often gut-wrenching tale delves with honesty and insight into biracial and bicultural identity, mental health struggles, racism, and other topics that will resonate widely.”

“Anyakwo renders this emotional tale with such a truthful and realistic eye that one feels like they're reading a memoir. Lily asks important questions about her multiple identities as she navigates the confusing, messy, and often violent adult world. An absorbing, sometimes painful, but ultimately hopeful tale of survival." Veera Hiranandani, author of The Night Diary

“Beautiful…captures those granular everyday details of growing up, of navigating friendships, learning to feel comfortable in your skin and finding your own voice. Diana Anyakwo's writing is immersive and I was completely absorbed.” Andreina Cordiani, author of Dead Lucky

"What a lovely view of life Diana Anyakwo created through Lily's innocence as she tries fathoming out the adult world and how she fits into it...I'm bereft that it's over." Eva Verde, author of Lives Like Mine

“In My Life as a Chameleon, Lily grows up in the sweetly painful world of 1980s Nigeria. Diana Anyakwo handles both the tender and the heart-wrenching with virtuosity. In her hands, Lily becomes a powerful young woman.” Ayesha Harruna Attah, author of The Deep Blue Between and The Hundred Wells of Salaga

“Brutally authentic, tenderly honest, lays bare the struggle of belonging and unbelonging. My Life As a Chameleon is YA at its finest.” Nikki May, author of Wahala