Allow Me to Introduce Myself

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A page-turning novel about the dark side of social media, perfect for fans ofThe ListorHow to Kill Your Family. 'Dark, entertaining and addictive' Stylist, 'Best Books of May' 'Clever and perceptive' Daily Mail A Grazia 'Hot New Novel' pick' HER LIFE. HER RULES. FINALLY. Anuri Chinasa has had enough. She was the unwilling star of her stepmothers 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, its 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 wont 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 Myselfis 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

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'Beyond itssharply relevantcommentary,Allow Me To Introduce Myselfis adarkly humorousand introspectivestory 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

'Arefreshing and insightfulexploration 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

'A timely book that asks the reader to consider ethical questions about parenting in the internet age.'Aybami Adebay in the Guardian, 'Books for a Better World'

'Anunputdownableread! Skilfully and delicately written,Allow Me to Introduce Myselfhelps usbehave more ethically in this age of social media obsessions.Onyi Nwabineli is an immensely talented writer whose pen is sharp andunflinching.' Nguyn Phan Qu Mai, internationally best-selling author ofThe Mountains SingandDust Child

'This timely, gripping novel establishes Nwabineli as a writer with the emotional insight to tackle heavy topics in a skilled and thoughtful manner.' Booklist

'Tack-sharp, beautifully told... Nwabineli is the queen of flawlesslyblending serious topics with witty, contemporary prose. Her way with words is an incredible gift.'Lola Akinmade kerstrm, author ofIn Every Mirror She's Black

'I loved everything about this book, from the original portrayal of social media and influencer culture, to the excellent humour... Wise, captivating and unforgettable.'Ore Agbaje-Williams, author ofThe Three of Us

'Peppered with wry observations about life and humanity...This novel tells a moving, thought-provoking story that interrogates the toxic and parasocial dynamics associated with influencing.' Kirkus (starred review)

'Quick-witted, thought-provoking, and very, very readable... Really great writing, and an unusual, engaging and provocative idea for a story.' Bookbag

'With multiple POVs and time jumps, Allow Me to Introduce Myself makes you question just how much of yourself youre willing to leave online.' Heat Magazine, 5* review

Author Bio

Onyi Nwabineliis 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 aGood Morning Americaand Book of the Month Club Pick, and was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards.