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Kendi

By Milare, G. O.

Kendi

By Milare, G. O.

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Kendi's life is a carefully balanced mix of school stress, family expectations, and the mounting pressure of Chess Nationals. As if that weren't enough, there's Kate-the sharp, snarky voice in her head who treats emotions like malware and perfection like a system update. Kate doesn't whisper advice; she micromanages. And she always expects to have the last word.
When Alex-Kendi's closest friend and possible crush-suddenly vanishes after a deeply personal moment is exposed, Kendi is left with questions she can't untangle without confronting her own sense of identity. The loss unsettles her just as everything else in her life demands focus and control.
At home, Kendi's Nigerian-Maasai family holds her to uncompromising standards. Discipline is non-negotiable, distractions are discouraged, and even a single misstep carries the weight of generational expectation.
Caught between who she wants to be and who everyone expects her to become, Kendi feels her grip slipping. The challenge ahead isn't only about winning on the chessboard-it's about learning how to navigate ambition, relationships, and self-doubt without losing herself in the process.
A contemporary young adult novel exploring identity, family pressure, friendship, and first love, The Kendi Chronicles blends humor, emotional insight, and cultural depth in a story about finding your voice when everyone else already has an opinion.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
204
Release Date:
2025-12-27
Publication Date:
2025-12-27
Publisher:
Merciless Ink Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3911873352
ISBN13:
9783911873352
Weight:
263 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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