Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA BuzzFeed Best Book of 2022"So modern and fresh. Like Bridget Jones, Yinka is a lovable and relatable disaster—which is to say, she isn't actually a disaster at all…I adore her." —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation"Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? was a total joy to read—it's hilarious, insightful and so uplifting. Yinka is the most lovable character I've come across in a long time—I was cheering her on for every step of her journey." —Beth O'Leary, international bestselling author of The Road Trip"Blackburn's lighthearted tone helps deliver heavy thoughts on colorism, the tension of cultural differences and the benefits of therapy, as the story moves toward a happy ending on all fronts. [Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?] delivers loads of entertainment and a dollop of enlightenment." —Publishers Weekly"A sassy, spirited story." —Kirkus Reviews"A laugh-out-loud story of self-discovery, set against the world of contemporary dating. . . . Fans of Uzma Jalaluddin and Sonya Lalli will delight in this story of a one of a kind woman learning how to love one of the most important people in her life: herself." —Booklist"Fresh, heartfelt and funny, Yinka is a can't miss debut that feels like a new classic." —BuzzFeed"Cheeky and entertaining, the novel . . . packs in a whole lot of cross-cultural drama and social commentary with an easy-going, conversational style. . . . Comedic gold." —StarTribune"Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? brilliantly subverts the traditional romantic comedy with an unconventional heroine who bravely asks the questions we all have about love. Wry, acerbic, moving, this is a love story that makes you smile but also makes you think–and explores what it means to find your way between two cultures, both of which are yours. . . . A great foray into Nigerian style rom-com territory. . . . Although Yinka considers herself traditional, this book feels very modern and has great humor." —BookRiot"Blackburn’s Bridget Jones-esque debut is a sensitive, humorous chronicle of a young woman’s journey of self-discovery. . . . This universal story of a young woman coming into her own contains many elements of Nigerian culture. . . . Readers who like the novels of Marian Keyes and Cecelia Ahern will find much to enjoy here." —Library Journal"Funny and unforgettable, with a loveable heroine and a cast of vibrant and entertaining supporting characters, Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? isn't your average contemporary rom-com and it's all the better for it." —CultureFly"Incredibly relatable." —Marie Claire"A delightful romantic comedy that refuses to play by the genre's rules." —PopSugar"A perfect depiction of how a Black woman's search for love can lead to disastrous results if it's not rooted in self-acceptance. What starts out as a detailed plan to get a date for a cousin's wedding turns into a cautionary tale of the pernicious effects of sexism, racism and colorism upon women of the African diaspora." —USA Today"Blackburn delivers with a warm, hilarious debut novel about family, friendship, finding love and most importantly, the love one must find for themselves." —Chatelaine"Warm and full of heart, Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? is a relatable meditation on friendship, family and self-acceptance." —BookRiot"With heart and charm, Yinka is one of those books that feels like a classic, a pitch-perfect contemporary delight." —BuzzFeed"Warm and witty but with an edge of pathos." —Evening Standard (UK)"A warm, relatable and hilarious debut. . . . A love story that confronts clashing cultural expectations when it comes to love and success, and how to re-define what that means for you." —SheKnows"Relatable. . . . Weaving in larger themes of colorism, mental health stigma and living between different cultures, it's an uplifting and entertaining story you won't want to put down." —HuffPost"Warm and fun and sweet, great on female friendships and extended families." —Marian Keyes, author of Grown Ups"I'm always on the lookout for stories about Black People Living—the kinds that don't necessarily involve trauma, tragedy or overtly center identity. Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? is just that. . . . A coming-of-age story in the truest sense, and reading the satisfying last act feels like a long exhale." —Shirlene Obuobi, author of On Rotation, for Bustle"Beautifully observed, warm and deeply human, Yinka is a meditation on family and friendship, on love and self-love. Feel-good, funny and clever, it's got smash-hit written all over it!" —Josie Silver, New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December   "Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? is a beautiful, big hearted story about friendship, family, and love. Yinka's charming voice draws you in and her journey toward self-acceptance will make you stay. A fun and relatable read." —Emiko Jean, New York Times bestselling author "A warm, witty, and joyful novel bursting with charm and unforgettable characters, this is a story about friendship, family, romance, and the most important quest of all—loving and accepting yourself." —Lauren Ho, author of Last Tang Standing"Blackburn deftly immerses us in the life of a loveable Yinka as she straddles two cultures in her search for a 'huzband.' Smart, sophisticated, and fresh this is the 'girl gets herself' type of story I love to read!" —Jayne Allen, author of Black Girls Must Die Exhausted"Spreadsheets, meddling aunties, and makeovers. . . . Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? is a delightful journey of a British Nigerian woman longing to find love, and to love herself. Reader, you'll root for Yinka the whole way." —Patricia Park, author of Re Jane"Such a warm, funny and relatable book." —Jendella Benson, author of Hope and Glory"Hilarious and heartfelt. Yinka is an unforgettable heroine." —Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Escape"A joyful, pacy romp. Yinka's world is both hilarious and poignant." —Irenosen Okojie MBE, author of Butterfly Fish"Lizzie Blackburn writes with a witty tenderness and absorbing fluidity that brings Yinka, the most loveable character you'll meet, to rich life!" —Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, author of In Every Mirror She's Black"Funny, charming, warm. A book that will make your heart smile. A cute and charming tale about family, love and the importance of accepting yourself." —Milly Johnson, author of My One True North