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Dream Count: A Novel.

A Powerful Novel of Love, Identity, and Self-Discovery

From the acclaimed author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists comes a moving and emotionally rich novel that explores the lives of four remarkable women as they navigate love, ambition, loss, and the search for meaning.

Book Overview

Dream Count follows the interconnected journeys of four women whose lives are shaped by the choices they make, the relationships they build, and the dreams they continue to pursue.

Chiamaka, a Nigerian travel writer living in the United States, finds herself isolated during the global pandemic. As she reflects on her past relationships, she confronts lingering regrets, unanswered questions, and the paths her life might have taken.

Her closest friend, Zikora, has always appeared to have everything under control. But after experiencing profound heartbreak and betrayal, she is forced to seek comfort and strength from an unexpected source, challenging everything she once believed about independence and vulnerability.

In Nigeria, Chiamaka’s outspoken and ambitious cousin, Omelogor, has built an impressive career in finance. Despite her professional success, she begins to question her identity, her desires, and whether the life she has created truly reflects who she is.

Meanwhile, Kadiatou, a hardworking immigrant raising her daughter in America, is determined to build a better future for her family. When an unimaginable crisis threatens everything she has worked so hard to achieve, she must find extraordinary resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Through these four compelling voices, Dream Count explores the complexities of love, friendship, family, ambition, and personal transformation. It is a deeply human story about longing, resilience, and the many ways people search for connection, fulfillment, and hope.

Richly written and emotionally resonant, this novel offers a thoughtful exploration of relationships and identity, celebrating the strength, vulnerability, and enduring spirit of women navigating an ever-changing world.