I'm the author, so, I'm biased! But I enjoyed writing this story and being able to release my frustrations through creativity. I hope you enjoy the characters, the weird world, and the journey the character takes.

Thank you for reading!absurdist afro-surrealism black-comedy ...more38 s Ms. Woc Reader611 833

Hope Obiako is a young Nigerian American woman who is unsure of where she's headed in life. Her father sees her as someone who should be doing better. It feels everyone else her age is successful in life while she's working at a job she hates. She's eager to prove her worth to the company and move up the corporate ladder. One day she receives what she thinks is a guidebook on adulthood that ends up taking her on a journey of discovery.

So this book reads a manga which was a little bit of an adjustment for me at some parts. At some parts I found myself wishing it was one because I think the more outlandish parts Hope jumping into the ring to literally fight "The Fear" would've been a better fit. But despite the light tone and sometimes absurd scenarios it does touch on some very real feelings surrounding dealing with depression. And it does so in a very relatable way that shows how it manifests in different ways and doesn't feel therapist speak. I d the friendship in this book and the spark of potential romance. I thought Hope's child of immigrants experience was very relatable.

Hope makes questionable decisions but at the same time there were moments in this story that reminded me of my own journey in the workplace. Anyone who has worked in an office environment with multiple people has come across a coworker Alex who will do anything to get that promotion. There were a lot of funny moments sprinkled throughout.

https://womenofcolorreadtoo.blogspot....black-lead magical-realism29 s Savannah Banana7

I really enjoyed this book. The first half was funny and a little odd but this was definitely one of those books that you finish in one sitting. I flew through it and loved almost every page. I really relate to Hope just as an over anxious pushover who struggles to be an adult sometimes and I wish we got to know more about Mona her character was really intriguing. Overall I enjoyed most of this book and it would have been a five star book but after the 70% my interest dropped a bit with the magic plot. That being said I still love the characters and the emotions I felt while reading this. I would definitely still recommend it. 8 s Grapie Deltaco736 1,857

Surreal and silly as it cuts through darker, more sinister subject matter being explored, How to Be a Better Adult is a wonderfully written story of a young 20-something stumbling through adulthood and being gifted a magic self-help book from the mysterious beyond.

Hope is a young professional being mistreated, overlooked, and wildly under-appreciated in her corporate job. After trying her best in spite of being set up for failure, she loses her job at a point in her life where she’s already burnt out and hanging on by a thread.

And then a mysterious book appears.

And then her life improves in ways that are simply absurd.

This novel is delightful and ridiculous, but not in any way that distracts from some serious moments regarding depression and poor mental health—especially as it relates to toxic work environments.

Although I wish certain resolutions with certain characters would’ve been drawn out and expanded upon more to avoid feeling rushed to wrap up a happy ending, the novel truly stands to be memorable, unique, and a constant source of smiles.

CW: depression, toxic workplace environment, micro aggressions, brief implication of suicidal ideation, toxic/verbally abusive parent5 s Lauren (slow_reader3)124 7

Super weird book but also kinda really enjoyable. There's something about Hope that is just really lovable!

Got a little mental health exploration
Got a lot of black girl magic
Got a little LGBTQIA
Got a lot of twists

You should definitely read this!5 s Tresha Green147 8

2.5 As I was reading this, I kept wondering where it would lead too. I felt at the end that it didn't really lead anywhere. It was a ok story at the time. I was really hoping for more substance.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.5 s Odunze OguguoAuthor 19 books56

I love her unique style of writing and generally stories that make me question the narrative's reality in fun ways. 3 s Eve669 15

This was an interesting book, to say the least. I'd to start by talking about how fabulous this cover is, omg!! I absolutely adore illustrated covers and this one really takes the cake. Half of the time, I only picked this back up because I wanted to see the cover again.

Now, onto the actual contents of this book. I had a hard time getting into this at first, I'd say it took me til about 20% to actually start vibing with what was going on. It was a bit silly goofy, I d how everything was connecting and watching Hope deal with everything thrown her way. This middle section was my absolute favourite, watching Hope become increasingly unhinged. The end, however...I found myself underwhelmed and unsatisfied. Things kinda just fizzled out. Sure, there were some enjoyable bits but I found myself skimming for the most part, I felt as though the book suddenly lost all direction.

I'm still confused about a few things so I will be doing a deep dive into the to try and gain a bit more ground. This has been compared to Sorry to Bother You which I get wholeheartedly, but definitely fell flat in comparison. The whole magical aspect also felt odd and didn't quite land as well as it should have. It all just felt a bit too vague, and I'm not saying it needs to be on the nose but a little bit more of a clue would have been nice.

Overall, this was a decent read. It felt quite smart at times, just needs some more polishing as far as I'm concerned. female-authors kindle-unlimited4 s Benecia PonderAuthor 15 books3

Great Story!

Hope's journey to figure out adulthood is very much mine, and so many other people I know. Oh, how I wish there was a manual!

This book is fun and lighthearted but also has a really important message. I highly recommend this book!
4 s Michelle VandepolAuthor 3 books13

Sweet autistically coded read by a ND debut novelist. Humourous tackling of corporate setting and fun addition of fantasy elements. A good fit for fans of The Maid, Eleanor Oliphant, and The Very Nice Box.4 s hailey194 15

I really enjoyed this book! Reading about Hope's experiences as a young adult felt so relatable and understandable, and I really enjoyed the plot of the magical realism that took place. I also enjoyed Mona, Amber, and Hope's mother (great side characters) and I appreciated reading about Hope's experience in the corporate world as a young black woman. The only thing that made me a bit low was how perfectly detailed the beginning and middle were, but I wished we got more about how Hope's case with earning the property was! Also highly ship Mona and Hope
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