Rundyrosemary
Born in the quiet town of Taveta and raised between village paths and city streets, *she* has always lived between worlds-between being seen and being overlooked, between brilliance and insecurity, between silence and self-discovery.
In this deeply personal and honest coming-of-age story, we follow a young woman's journey from a shy second-born girl with "second-born syndrome" to a university student navigating faith, friendship, betrayal, love, and heartbreak. From battling acne and self-doubt to tasting the thrill of independence, first kisses, and the sting of betrayal, she learns that life isn't about having all the answers-but about learning to rise after each fall.
Told with raw emotion, quiet humor, and powerful introspection, this novel is a portrait of growing up Kenyan, of finding your voice in a world that often tells girls to stay quiet, and of discovering that sometimes, the most important relationship you'll ever have is with yourself.