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Fantastically written, the story is so engaging and tense. Sexy, dark, addictive. What an incredible novel' ***** Reader review  'Dark and addictive with a surprising twist (that i won't give away!) and Nikki's writing is completely flawless' *****  'I couldn't believe it was a debut. I couldn't put it down. Nikki May has written a fantastic story of friendship, revenge and jealousy' *****   'Wonderful characters with plenty of rich and vibrant detail of their shared culture from hair to food' *****  Authors love WAHALA too:  'Witty, tense and entirely addictive' ABIGAIL DEAN, author of GIRL A  'Funny, tragic, piercing portrait of modern women and friendship written in glittering and discerning prose' EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS  'Terrific. Nikki May writes so well about friendship, food, fashion and the many ways modern women can stumble in their careers and personal lives' CLARE CHAMBERS  'This has bestseller written all over it. 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