Rose & Grenade

By Jacob Tsunda Salihu

Rose & Grenade is a searing, lyrical coming-of-age tale set in the heart of Northern Nigeria, where tradition collides with rebellion and a young girl dares to bloom amisdt the shrapnel of her shattered world.

sixteen-year-old Aisha's life changes forever on the day she's forced into marriage. Trapped in a veil of crimson and expectations, she struggles to hold onto her dreams of education and independence. But within the oppressive walls of her new home, she finds unlikely bonds, unexpected kidness- and the courage to carve a path of her own. As grief, love, and resistance swirl through her journey, Aisha must decide: will she surrender to fate or ignite her own revolution?

Told with poetic power and raw emotional depth, Rose & Grenade is a bold exploration of girlhood, gender, and survival. Perfect for fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Abi Dar , this debut novel is a powerful testament to the strength of a voice that refuses to be silenced.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6K2SQRK
• ISBN13: 9798281366267
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"