Like Home

“A fierce main character, an enthralling mystery, and a cause to root for . Like Home is a stirring coming-of-age story set in the midst of gentrification and a community on edge.” —Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones “A phenomenal coming-of-age story that centers on Black girlhood, the not-so-subtle violence of gentrification, and friendship. Louisa Onomé presents us with a compelling and beautifully written tale about love and loss.” —Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, author of Ace of Spades “ Brimming with charm and heart , Like Home is a powerful commentary on gentrification, perfect for anyone who’s ever loved a place so much it felt like family.” —Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times and Indie bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin "The effortless diversity of the cast is a model for fiction . Light and serious, playful and real, this is a debut not to be missed ." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A touching coming-of-age story, highly recommended for audiences looking for titles like Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and Nic Stone’s Dear Martin. A must-have ." — SLJ, starred review “Louisa Onome’s Like Home is a poignant debut filled with exquisite prose, a dash of mystery, and most importantly, a whole lot of heart . You’ll be thinking about Nelo and her friends long after the last page, and you’ll fall so in love with Ginger East that you’ll want to step right into the neighborhood. I highly recommend this read! ” —June Hur, author of The Silence of Bones " Evocative and gratifyingly immersive , Like Home brings the idea of community to brilliant life. With expertly-drawn characters and a setting so alive it becomes another character we root for, Louisa Onome has written a celebration of the human capacity to find and re-find home." —S.K. Ali, author of Saints and Misfits “This moment needs this book—a stirring , vivid , achingly true love song to activism, friendship, culture, neighborhood, and community. Louisa Onomé is a bright new star in YA .” —Jeff Zentner, Morris Award–winning author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days "Chinelo’s unwavering devotion and hope for her hometown drive this debut; Onomé delves into the meaning of home and the negative impacts of redevelopment .” —Publishers Weekly