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Her Own Happiness

By: Eden Appiah-Kubi
Narrated by: Tamika Katon-Donegal
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Publisher's summary

It’s never too late to come of age in this compassionate and refreshing novel about friendship, self-discovery, and moving on by the author of The Bennet Women.

Maya Davis is living in paradise until her apartment, her career, and her dreams fall away in a horrible and dramatic fashion. Suddenly she’s packing her life into two suitcases and heading back to her parents’ home in Maryland, scrambling for a plan B. Happy thirty-first birthday, Maya.

Right beside her is Ant, Maya’s best friend. While she’s returning home, Ant’s leaving his for the first time. Even though he moved away to start his own adventure, Ant can’t seem to separate himself from Maya—and he’s not sure he wants to.

Thinking practically for once, Maya makes her top priority finding a career—or at least a job with health insurance. But when she’s drawn into the orbit of Emme Vivant, the influential girlboss decides Maya has potential. Suddenly there are new contacts, new clothes, and the possibility of a shiny new future that could make this move home worthwhile. But is Maya finally in control of her life, or is she losing it?

Just as Ant’s platonic feelings for Maya deepen, his best friend in the world seems to be moving on without him.

In this tender and vibrant novel, Maya learns that finding the right path might not matter as much as finding herself—and who’s beside her on the journey.

©2023 by Salima Appiah-Duffell. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“[A] fresh, bold take from Appiah-Kubi…It’s fascinating to watch this story play out from a new perspective, and the themes of self-awareness and healing resonate. Readers will have no trouble rooting for Maya to find happiness.”Publishers Weekly

"A beautiful coming of age novel about friendship and self-discovery."The Root

"At heart, Her Own Happiness is a cozy, good-natured tale of love and friendship, following characters who do not define themselves by their hip body piercings or artsy tattoos but, rather, through kindness toward others. Appiah-Kubi combines escapist descriptions of fashion and travel with an honest look at how so many of our lives have been shaped by COVID-related isolation and uncertainty."Washington City Paper

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Realistic view of COVID-19

This was a great story or how life hit during COVID-19. it was especially hard for marginalized community. Finding love in your best friend.

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There is so much that I want to say about this book and I don't even know if I can get it all in this review! This story had great narration and the representation for black queer people was top notch. I loved Maya and I loved Ant. This story shined a light in many ways on how being queer isn't a monolith.

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