A true-to-life novel about breaking free from patterns of abuse.
This novel contains adult themes and sensitive content that may be difficult for some readers.
"Ocean of Tears" is a gripping novel by Ololade Akinlabi that follows the journey of Ariyo, a young woman living in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria. Despite her vivacious spirit and ambition dreams, Ariyo is repeatedly ensnared in a pattern of abusive relationships with men she believes she can trust. As she fights to reclaim her agency, Ariyo must confront her traumas and find a way to break the generation cycle of abuse.
"Ocean of Tears" is a powerful and emotional exploration of the pursuit for justice and the quest for change in a world that too often ignores the suffering of women.