The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

It seems that there is a lack of understanding all over the world. Vivek is deposited on the steps of his family home dead. Vivek has been a bit of a mystery to them his whole young life but to his friends especially his cousin Osita - he is a miracle. Osita is dealing with secrets just like Vivek and they are only truly at peace when they are with each other or the mixed culture girls of the Nigerwives. Their parents only want them to get a good education, find a good Nigerian woman to marry and be just like them. The world is changing and they looked the other way unable to see anything different than what they wanted to see plus they have secrets of their own. Powerful and heartbreaking it should make us all take time to truly listen to our kids and just love them.  4 stars