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Author: Michael Donkor Genre: Literary Fiction • Historical Fiction • Coming-of-Age • Contemporary Fiction Series: Standalone Format: Trade Paperback (ISBN: 9781250305176) ⭐ Goodreads Rating: 3.9/5 (approximately 7,000+ reader ratings across editions). 📖 Synopsis In Ghana, teenage Belinda has learned to survive by following the rules. Working as a housegirl for a wealthy family in Kumasi, she's meticulous, responsible, and fiercely protective of young Mary, another servant who's become like a little sister. Thousands of miles away in London, Amma, the rebellious daughter of affluent Ghanaian immigrants, is spiraling. Hoping Belinda's discipline will be a positive influence, Amma's parents bring Belinda to England. As the two young women navigate vastly different worlds, they slowly form an unlikely bond. But each carries painful secrets, and when those secrets begin to surface, both must confront questions of identity, family, class, and what it truly means to belong. A beautifully written debut, Housegirl explores friendship, immigration, and the difficult transition from adolescence to adulthood. It was praised for its emotionally rich characters and nuanced portrayal of Ghanaian and British-Ghanaian life. -- If you enjoy beautifully written literary fiction, Housegirl is an incredible debut. It follows two young Ghanaian women—one working as a housegirl in Ghana, the other growing up in London—as their lives unexpectedly intertwine. It's an emotional story about friendship, family, identity, and finding your place in the world. Fans of Homegoing, Americanah, or The Girl with the Louding Voice will absolutely appreciate this one.