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The unforgettable, coming-of-age story, a raw and original depiction of British youth culture, perfect for fans of Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie and Raven Leilani's Luster. WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK DISCOVER AWARD`A true British classic' Stormzy`The British answer to Gossip Girl' DazedWhere were you when Keisha the Sket first broke the internet?Keisha is a girl from the ends, sharp, feisty and ambitious; she's been labelled 'top sket' but she's making it work. When childhood crush and long-time admirer, Ricardo, finally wins her over, Keisha has it all: power, a love life and the chance for stability. But trauma comes knocking and with it a whirlwind of choices that will define what kind of a woman she truly wants to be. Told with the heart and soul of the inner city, with an unforgettable heroine, Keisha the Sket is a revelation of the true, raw, arousing and tender core of British youth culture. Complete with essays from esteemed contemporary writers Candice Carty-Williams, Caleb Femi and Aniefiok Ekpoudom. Praise for Keisha the Sket:`Our literary foremother' Candice Carty-Williams, bestselling author of Queenie`Makes me swoon' Caleb Femi, award-winning author of Poor`A cultural phenomenon' Rolling Stone`The erotic romance thriller' Vogue`A piece of literary genius.' Complex`A crucial part of not just Black Brit literature, but British literature as a whole' Bolu Babalola, bestselling author of Honey and Spice
Binding: Paperback / softback
Binding: Paperback / softback