When We Were Birds

In Ayanna Lloyd Banwo's enchanting debut, set against the vibrant backdrop of Trinidad, a poignant love story unfolds through themes of inheritance, loss, and the healing power of love. As Yejide grapples with her mother's legacy of guiding souls into the afterlife amid her tumultuous upbringing, Darwin, raised in a devout Rastafarian family, faces a pivotal choice when his new job as a grave digger challenges his beliefs. Their fateful encounter in the eerie landscape of Fidelis cemetery sets the stage for a transformative journey filled with danger and possibility.