This is an excellent novel about a young woman whose father was targeted and executed as a corrupt official of a 1980s government official in Sudan. Her family had to flee to London, where they had a home, but their circumstances worsened in the years since. The main character's brother became addicted to drugs and is serving a 15-year prison sentence, her mother passed away from leukemia, and she herself dropped out of college after just two weeks. The book alternates between the 1980s and the present (the early 2000s), showing how Najwa's situation has changed for the worse, with her finally working at a series of jobs as a maid. When she begins to get close to her new employer's younger brother, her job is in jeopardy, and she must find a way out. One of the main themes of the book is Najwa's embrace of Islam after moving to England. Her faith provides her with a comfort and structure that she lacked before. This book is engaging and well-written, although the ending was a little muddled and unclear.
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