Sudden Dawn by Folasade Fasoranti

Release:1 July 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: ‎ AFNIL
Source: Love Books Tours
Find it at: Amazon, Kindle

Omotola longs for a different future from the other girls in her community. She is beautiful and gifted, but impoverished. However she knows education can prevent her from a disastrous arranged marriage. Her father is cruel and violent. And he eagerly awaits the day when he can sell her to a man for a decent bride price.

When Omotola meets the handsome and aristocratic Akin, the young heir to an empire, the two unlikely companions fall in love. But as her school days come to an end , an arranged marriage seems likely. Now Omotola must find the strength to disobey her father and challenge the society expectations of 1940s Nigeria.

Despite their different worlds and the machinations of their fathers, Omotola and Akin strive to find a way to be together. Will defying the odds bring them true love? And can education provide a gateway for a new way of life one where Omotola’s ambition is appreciated and not punished?

About the Author:

Folasade Fasoranti grew up in Nigeria. There she witnessed the pitfalls of polygamous homes and the jealousy and strife created through one man marrying multiple wives. To escape such a fate, she earned a bachelor of arts in education from Adeyemi Federal University of Education. Eventually, she left Nigeria for a new life with her husband in Brussels, Belgium. She still resides there and is a member of the Brussels Writers’ Circle. When not parenting, she can be found hard at work writing novels and poetry.

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Sudden Dawn Review:

“Sudden Dawn” is a book that I feel needs widespread recognition because the author portrayed the characters and the backdrop so beautifully. From the beginning, I was immersed in Omotola’s world as she and Kola tried to overcome their challenges.

The author also writes the relationship between the characters realistically. I loved the bond that Omotola shared with Kola, Rolake, and Akin. Similarly, even the supporting characters like Reverend Matthew touched my heart. I also liked how the author focused on a diverse cast in different tale parts. In the first half of the story, the author glued me to Omotola’s life, but I wanted to know more about Kola and Simon in the second half. Some moments that stood out for me with the characters were the incident with Tutu and the goat, Simon with Oju and Olu, and Akin and Kola. Even characters like Jacob added nicely to the plot.

Similarly, the author also brings 1940s Nigeria to life. I loved how authentic the backdrop felt, as though I was living the situations with the natives there. Some scenes are so heartbreaking to read, especially when you realize how they expect women to be submissive because of their outdated thinking. Unfortunately, there are still some rural areas around the world the act like this. Omotola was my favorite character, and my heart went out to her in certain scenes. For instance, when Paul tormented her or Ibukun and Dupe snatched the book from her and ridiculed her.

Overall, “Sudden Dawn” is a beautiful book that swept me away because of its theme and how the author executed the story.