And So I Roar

A Novel

By: Abi Daré

Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh

A stunning, inspiring new novel from Abi Daré, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding Voice

When Tia accidentally overhears a whispered conversation between her mother—terminally ill and lying in a hospital bed in Port Harcourt, Nigeria—and her aunt, the repercussions will send her on a desperate quest to uncover a secret her mother has been hiding for nearly two decades.

Back home in Lagos a few days later, Adunni, a plucky fourteen-year-old runaway, is lying awake in Tia’s guest room. Having escaped from her rural village in a desperate bid to seek a better future, she’s finally found refuge with Tia, who has helped her enroll in school. It’s always been Adunni’s dream to get an education, and she’s bursting with excitement.

Suddenly, there’s a horrible knocking at the front gate. . . .

It’s only the beginning of a harrowing ordeal that will see Tia forced to make a terrible choice between protecting Adunni or finally learning the truth behind the secret her mother has hidden from her. And Adunni will learn that her “louding voice,” as she calls it, is more important than ever, as she must advocate to save not only herself but all the young women of her home village, Ikati.

If she succeeds, she may transform Ikati into a place where girls are allowed to claim the bright futures they deserve—and shout their stories to the world.

©2024 Abi Daré (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“Adnnni’s natural lyricism is as powerful as her resilience…an indelible portrait of a turbulent girlhood.”—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"Daré delivers a gut-wrenching reminder that every woman has a lion inside her waiting to break free."—Booklist (Starred Review)

“Part old-fashioned adventure yarn, part feminist manifesto, and completely captivating.”—Kirkus (Starred Review)

I’m not okay - no words to say how much I loved this

I count Girl with the Louding Voice as one of my all-time favorite audio books. When I found out there was a sequel, I immediately downloaded it. The second I heard Adunni’s voice again, I smiled.

I can’t tell you how much I love this story. I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more, and I bawled. I really hope we get another one installment to the story. Without giving spoilers, I think we will.

Thank you for an amazing story with an even better narration.

Important Issues Addressed

Just like The Girl With The Louding Voice, this is a beautiful story that is well told by the same performer. Her many voices and accents/dialects really makes you feel as though you are listening to a multi cast narration. As for the writing, it shines a light on several serious issues of harsh treatment for girls in small villages, and truly brought tears to my eyes when listening. It’s necessary that we learn how life still is in other parts of the world, and help to create change through education and hard work. Definitely get this audiobook, but be aware that it is sometimes difficult to fully understand parts that are said because of the strong accent and lack of context. ENJOY!

And So I Roar. . . Sequel to “The Girl With the Louding Voice” Wonderful!!!

I loved “Tbe Girl with the Louding Voice” and was searching for something else with same feel. Imagine my surprise when I learned the sequel had just been released and was narrated by the same reader! I enjoyed every minute!

Brilliant!

Outstanding! I can’t rave enough about how wonderful this book is! Will stay with me a long time.

Eye opening view into imbalanced value of human life in Nigeria

Loved how everything came together over the hours of listening. Some loose ends kept me guessing. Generally all characters were more intelligent and in touch with their feelings than expected in any society for this story to have felt real. I would have loved it more if it was less sappy.

Abi Dare wrote an extremely powerful story!

Adjoa Andoh brought this book to life! I absolutely loved this book. A must read!

Female courage

The characters and the cultural customs are powerful. It is important to examine what needs to be changed in all cultures.

Powerfully told

This is a masterpiece. The first book was phenomenal - and this follow up was masterfully told with such power. Well done.

Warm, inspiring, hopeful

I love these characters- their grasp for life, to live, to rewrite their stories in small and world changing ways

Didn’t disappoint!

Abi Dare did it again! The characters and plot wrung tears and laughter from me throughout the book.