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Having escaped her rural village in a desperate bid to seek a better future, she's found refuge with Tia, a kind and brilliant woman on her own troubled journey of self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it's not so simple to run away from your past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the night before she is due to join her new classmates for her first lesson, a terrible knocking at the front gate summons Adunni back to her home village, Ikati, where her dramatic story of resilience first began.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Tia frantically tries to protect her from an uncertain fate, Adunni must try to save not only herself but all the young women of her village, and transform Ikati into a place where girls are allowed to claim the bright futures they deserve - and roar their stories to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee what readers are saying about And So I Roar . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It's honestly an unputdownable read . . . celebrating the strength and resilience of girls in impossible situations . . . The book covers key issues relevant today through perspectives rarely regarded in reality, giving a voice to the voiceless. And girl, are the voices LOUD . . . I adored this book' NetGalley reviewer, ? ? ? ? ? 'Simultaneously heartbreaking and joyful . . . And So I Roar had me smiling one moment and tearing up the next . . . I give it all the stars!' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ? 'I absolutely loved Daré's first novel so was very excited to get a copy of her second and it didn't disappoint!And So I Roar starts at a very fast pace leaving me quite breathless . . . Abi Daré is a phenomenal writer . . . I loved this book' NetGalley reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?  'Prepare to be swept away once again into the captivating world of Adunni, where hope, love, and the power of the human spirit reign supreme . . .  a triumphant continuation of Adunni's journey - a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. So, if you're ready to be transported to a world where hope shines brightest in the darkest of times, this book is a must-read' Waterstones bookseller review, ? ? ? ? ?  'How can we not fall in love with the charismatic teen, Adunni, all over again . . . will she attain the freedom and justice she deserves, along with her fellow female companions? You must read it to find out' NetGalley reviewer, ?  ?  ?  ?  ?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  'Captivating . . . 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