Rutendo Nomsa Tavengerwei je autorka, ktorej písanie je hlboko zakorenené v jej presvedčení, že slová majú moc nielen rozprávať príbehy, ale aj slúžiť ako nástroj protestu proti nespravodlivosti. Píše, aby podnecovala k zamysleniu, inšpirovala a povzbudzovala, pričom jej prístup k jazyku bol formovaný už od útleho veku. Jej literárny hlas je poháňaný túžbou po zmene a snahou využiť silu rozprávania na pozitívny dopad na svet okolo nej.
She is scarred, in more ways than one, but her memory is a treasure trove - and her stories of Zimbabwe's war for independence are a long, long way from the history Tumirai has heard before. From the author of HOPE IS OUR ONLY WING.
Set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe, the novel explores the profound themes of adolescence, friendship, and resilience. Fifteen-year-old Shamiso grapples with grief after her father's mysterious death and struggles to adapt to life in Zimbabwe after moving from England. Meanwhile, her classmate Tanyaradzwa faces her own battle with cancer, embodying hope in the face of adversity. As their unexpected friendship develops, the girls support each other through personal challenges and the turbulent political landscape, ultimately confronting their fears together.