The Liquid Eye of a Moon is a masterful debut that has been likened to A Nigerian Catcher in the Rye. It delves into the silence surrounding a hidden and dangerous contemporary caste system in Nigeria.

Fifteen-year-old Dimkpa dreams of the day his father will be made village head, ushering in a new era for his family. With this change, he aspires to return to school, perhaps even attend university. He imagines a life where his mother won't have to toil endlessly, selling foraged wild food at the market, and where the construction of a fine tomb for his late aunt Okike can be a reality. Most importantly, their family’s status as ohu ma, belonging to the lowest Igbo caste, will no longer be a barrier.

However, when his father is unexpectedly overlooked for a younger man, defying tradition, Dimkpa realizes that his destiny is in his own hands. His journey takes him from his small village in rural Nigeria to Lagos, Awka, and back again. Along the way, Dimkpa discovers the harsh truth that wealth does not come easily, that superstitions are deeply ingrained, and that knowledge truly is power. He learns the value of living in the moment rather than constantly pursuing an elusive future.

The Liquid Eye of a Moon is at once hilarious and poignant, capturing the tumultuous nature of adolescence and the challenge of forging one's path in a world that seems intent on holding you back.