This is an important piece of work. The writing is so visceral that sometimes I felt I was in the room with Eyo. At some point despite knowing the way it will end, I kept willing a different ending… had me weeping in the middle seat of a plane wondering what I can do to encourage change in my little corner of the world.

A heartbreaking yet powerful book that shines a light on serious issues that keeps happening in Africa, Europe and around the world. Although it can be hard to read at some parts – because of the horrible things the main character has to face -, it’s a very important novel that helps us understand more about the most nasty side of our society and urges us to do whatever possible to help girls like Eyo. It really changes the way you see the world. I will never forget this novel. It’s also very well written and conveys a lot of emotions to the reader. The author did an excellent job and I would like to read more of her in the future.

I really liked this book. Really touching storyline

When you read what this book is about, you can’t imagine how eye-opening, shocking and readable it will be… I was completely drawn in, read it over a day, and it reminded me how powerfully books can give us real insight into difficult and horrific lives. I felt so much for Eyo, and all around her, and it really brought to life what being a trafficked child might be like – even if you think you know, this book will remind you how truly violently evil it is and why we should be shouting from the rooftops to stop it … a beautifully, brilliantly written book that you won’t forget.

Please take note that I am a friend of the author and I can honestly say that I am writing a review independent of my personal relations with Abidemi. This is one of the funniest books I have read. Abidemi is a gifted and skilful writer, her style of writing enables the story to flow at ease and lets the reader become immersed in the lives of the characters…. Although Looking for Bono is satirical, it deals with serious issues, shown through the lives of various residents of Palemo.

An excellent read and a lesson in writing tone. Nothing here was wasted- not the words, the silences, the subtext, everything gave to the experience of what felt like a real world I was happy to escape into for a short while. I hope Munira gets her own story.

I read Abidemi’s first book, Eyo, a year ago, and I loved it – a powerful read. This book is just as eye-opening but written in a different style- funny, wonderful lively characters, brings the world to life. and a page turning plot… will Baba meet Bono with so many people with vested interests? There are so many cheeky twists as he tries to complete his journey … whether he wants to be on it anymore or not! I know Abidemi, and whilst I tend to prefer books with a bit more grit like her first, I really really loved this more light heartened yet observant take on Nigeria and the human rights world (as someone who worked for the UN … it rang true!)