A high-born Nigerian goddess, who has been
beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover,
longs to be truly seen.
A young businesswoman attempts a great leap in
her company, and an even greater one in her love life.
A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to
decide whether she should uphold her family’s politics or
be true to her heart.
In her debut collection, internationally
acclaimed writer Bolu Babalola retells the most beautiful
love stories from history and mythology with incredible new
detail and vivacity. Focusing on the magical folktales of
West Africa, Babalola also reimagines Greek myths, ancient
legends from the Middle East, and stories from long-erased
places.
With an eye towards decolonizing tropes
inherent in our favorite tales of love, Babalola has
created captivating stories that traverse across
perspectives, continents, and genres.
Love in Color is a celebration of romance in all its many
splendid forms.
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