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Book Review: "The Double-Edged Princess"

One of the novel's standout attributes is Maina Wahome's masterful portrayal of the enigmatic Stella.

By Maina Wahome Apr. 7, 2024

Book Review: "The Double-Edged Princess"

Maina Wahome reviews part two of ‘The Smell Of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart’ a compilation of short stories written by various contributors

Entwined within the humor of Love Letter lies a poignant exploration of language and human connections.

By Maina Wahome Jun. 30, 2024

Maina Wahome reviews part two of ‘The Smell Of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart’ a compilation of short stories written by various contributors

Maina Wahome reviews ‘The Smell of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart’ a compilation of short stories. Part Three: Is This the Way It Should Be?

John directed his attention towards his wife, questioning the way things had unfolded, highlighting the fact that Miriam was not Hazel's biological mother.

By Maina Wahome Jul. 21, 2024

Maina Wahome reviews ‘The Smell of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart’ a compilation of short stories. Part Three: Is This the Way It Should Be?

Book review: ‘The Smell of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart’ reviewed by Maina Wahome Part Four: The Rural Bath-Tub

Sifanele Sibanda sets the tone high with her moving movie-like story titled The Deadly Big Bully.

By Maina Wahome Jul. 28, 2024

Book review: ‘The Smell of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart’ reviewed by Maina Wahome Part Four: The Rural Bath-Tub

The Smell of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart Part Four: The Devil I Know a short story

This is an anthology of eight hypnotising short stories whose language, themes, styles, depth, diversity, and handling all make it extraordinarily fresh, imperative, and haunting.

By Maina Wahome Aug. 11, 2024

The Smell of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart Part Four: The Devil I Know a short story

Maina Wahome reviews “Money-Changer-In-Law” a short story

As far as the bedroom closet... The simile serves as a way to introduce or emphasize the significance of the subject at hand.

By Maina Wahome Sep. 1, 2024

Maina Wahome reviews “Money-Changer-In-Law” a short story

Part Seven: Betrayal by Norah Sibotshwa review by Maina Wahome: ‘The Smell of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart’

This is an anthology of eight hypnotising short stories whose language, themes, styles, depth, diversity, and handling all make it extraordinarily fresh, imperative, and haunting

By Maina Wahome Sep. 22, 2024

Part Seven: Betrayal by Norah Sibotshwa review by Maina Wahome: ‘The Smell of Betrayal: You Sting My Heart’

Review of Gerald Musyoki Paul’s novel, The Attitude of Gratitude

Set against a backdrop of social fragmentation and moral decay, the novel integrates the intersecting lives of Stance, an orphaned boy searching for dignity;

By Maina Wahome Jul. 13, 2025