Allow Me to Introduce Myself

 A page-turning novel about the dark side of social media, perfect for fans of The List or How to Kill Your Family.'Dark, entertaining and addictive' Stylist, 'Best Books of May''Clever and perceptive' Daily MailA Grazia 'Hot New Novel' pick'HER LIFE. HER RULES. FINALLY.Anuri Chinasa has had enough. She was the unwilling star of her stepmother’s social media empire before 'mumfluencers' were even a thing. For years, Ophelia documented every birthday, every skinned knee, every milestone and meltdown for millions of strangers to fawn over and pick apart.Now twenty-five years old, Anuri is desperate to escape her public past and start living on her own terms. But so far, it’s not going well. She can barely walk down the street without being recognised, her PhD application is still unfinished and her drinking problem is getting worse. She wants her stepmother out of her life, but Ophelia has made it very clear she won’t let go without a fight.But when Ophelia starts pushing Anuri's five-year-old sister, Noelle, down a similar path, she reaches breaking point. Anuri won't watch history repeat itself.Allow Me to Introduce Myself is a darkly funny, heartfelt satire about the dangers of social media and the deceptive allure of the picture-perfect existence.'Nwabineli is one to watch' Red Magazine 

'Beyond its sharply relevant commentary, Allow Me To Introduce Myself is a darkly humorous and introspective story of self-discovery... Witty, heartfelt.' The Voice , 'Nwabineli's second novel is a dark, entertaining and addictive exploration of mumfluencers – and the impact it has on their children.' Stylist, 'A refreshing and insightful exploration of identity, culture, and belonging in today's world... You will not be able to put this down.' Glamour Magazine, 'Best New Books of May 2024' , 'I especially enjoyed the glamour: the Mayfair penthouse, the huge Hampstead home. This contemporary drama is clever and perceptive.' Daily Mail, 'Allow Me to Introduce Myself is a sharp, poignant and insightful read.' Oyinkan Braithwaite, author of My Sister, the Serial Killer

Onyi Nwabineli is a Nigerian-British writer. Born in Benin, Nigeria, she grew up in Glasgow, the Isle of Man and Newcastle, and now lives in London. Onyi is the co-founder of Surviving Out Loud, a fund that provides financial support for survivors of sexual assault, and the founder of Black Pens, a writing retreat for Black women. Her debut novel, Someday, Maybe, was published by Magpie in 2022, was a Good Morning America and Book of the Month Club Pick, and was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards.