Maureen, Jessica, Isabel, Nikki, Maddi, and Pippi at Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Glendale, California, for adopting me as their author even before Raybearer came out.

Kim-Mei, for being the kind of agent most writers can only dream of. Editor, advocate, accountability-prodder, at-times-emergency-therapist—I have no idea how I got lucky enough to go on this journey with you, but I sure am glad I did.

Tara, the kind of friend who only comes once in a lifetime. I will never understand how so extraordinary and empathetic a person can keep reinventing herself, while her soul burns so faithfully the same.

Reggie the schnauzer, my living emi-ehran. (Tell us—what good is an empty lap? Aheh, Reggie is worthy to fill it, yes, Reggie is worthy to fill it.)

David, my Life Person, both Sanjeet and Zuri in one: rock and revolutionary. I love you. Thank you for choosing me.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jordan Ifueko is an anxious afro dream girl who grew up under a blanket fort, warbling opera and staining her books with plantain grease. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, David, and their three-legged trustafarian dog, Reggie.

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