Rutendo Tavengerwei Book order

Rutendo Nomsa Tavengerwei crafts narratives that are deeply rooted in her conviction that words are not merely for storytelling but serve as a potent tool for protesting injustice. Her writing aims to provoke thought, inspire, and encourage, with an approach to language nurtured from a young age. Her literary voice is driven by a desire for change, seeking to harness the power of narrative for positive impact.

2021
Hope Is Our Only Wing
216 pages
8 hours of reading
3.4(142)Add rating
Set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe, the novel explores the profound themes of adolescence, friendship, and resilience. Fifteen-year-old Shamiso grapples with grief after her father's mysterious death and struggles to adapt to life in Zimbabwe after moving from England. Meanwhile, her classmate Tanyaradzwa faces her own battle with cancer, embodying hope in the face of adversity. As their unexpected friendship develops, the girls support each other through personal challenges and the turbulent political landscape, ultimately confronting their fears together.
2020
The Colours That Blind
3.9(122)Add rating
She is scarred, in more ways than one, but her memory is a treasure trove - and her stories of Zimbabwe's war for independence are a long, long way from the history Tumirai has heard before. From the author of HOPE IS OUR ONLY WING.

Hope Is Our Only Wing

The Colours That Blind