The Place That Gave by Emem Uko Book starts out with a dedication and acknowledgement sections and list of chapters. Story starts out with Theana and about her job. She loves it by helping others to get healthy and active. She loses her job at Health Trix because it was found out the ingredients included in with the food was not legal and quite harmful.

The Place That Gave is the second book I've read by Emem Uko and once again I really liked it. I loved the modern social media elements of the story and how fragile the industry is. The impact made to her life, whilst enjoyed, doesn't last long and Theana ends up back at the being trying to create a life she loves. The ups and downs of her life, the challenges she faces, make for an easy read that you won't want to put down. I really liked the characters and the plot, and the message behind the whole book.

Loved it! It's the first book I've read that linked my kpop obsession (dont judge😁) with reading. Though not specifically about kpop, you can see the parallels. It's a beautiful love story. Makes me wonder how some of these kpop stars who have to abide by the characters created by their agencies are able to reconcile this with their "normal" life post stardom. Who knows the real you?

Notice Me is written by Emem Uko, an up and coming young writer. This tale revolves around a young male singer, Anders who is the front of a boy band, The fans love him as he is gender neutral, appealing to a vast audience. However, Anders is conflicted, while he enjoys the adulation, he truly is in love with a girl, who may not love him back. His public persona is much different from his private life, and therein lies the problem. This is a different kind of story, one that will pull at your heartstrings in a unique way. Usually it is a girl chasing after a cute guy, but here the tables are turned. There is emotion and depth to the story, with a few quick turns here and there that change the focus from the present to the past when the band was formed. Even with these rather abrupt changes, the story is solid, and you can easily relate to Anders and his problem. The writing flows smoothly moving the plot and suspense along nicely. Highly recommend for an engaging and enjoyable story.