Goddesses: ´Bold, gripping and divinely comic´ T.J. Emerson

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Exciting, contemporary, heartfelt, and clever, this novel takes readers on a powerful journey through the complexities of friendship and activism. Ayesha, a budding stand-up comedian in London, finds herself thrust into an exclusive group of activists after her viral response to a sexist heckler. Alongside her friend Yaz, she is invited to what is billed as a hen do but turns out to be a Goddess Retreat, designed for women with unique gifts to contribute to their cause. While Ayesha yearns to fit in and find her tribe, Yaz approaches the weekend with skepticism and disdain. As the retreat spirals into chaos, the two friends must navigate the challenges of their environment and rely on each other to survive the experience. This bitingly brilliant narrative delves into the power dynamics of sisterhood, the darker aspects of white feminism, and the critical importance of finding and using one's voice. Readers have described the story as captivating, thrilling, and filled with unexpected twists, making it a gripping exploration of modern feminism and friendship.