"Maame", which is pronounced ma-meh, has many meanings in its native Twi. But in this case, it means woman. And that meaning is particularly fitting given the nature of this coming-of-age story. Exploring everything from familial duty and racism, to female pleasure and the pursuit of love, as well as what it feels like to be torn between two different and often opposing cultures and homes, this debut is already getting a lot of buzz from some of our favourite authors, such as Bonnie Garmus and Celeste Ng.
All her life, Maddie has been told who she is but when she eventually gets the chance to leave home, she knows this is the moment when she can truly forge who she wants and is meant to be. "Maame" will have you laughing, crying, and rooting for the protagonist the whole way through.
Maame by Jessica George is out on 14 Feb. (£14.99)