Students at an all-girls boarding school, Nonso, Remi, Aisha, and Solape forge an unbreakable sisterhood that is strengthened during a school rebellion, which has long-lasting repercussions for all of them. Leaving adolescence behind, the women grapple with the unexpected possibilities—and limitations—of adulthood and the uncertainties of the world within and outside of Nigeria. A trip to Ghana opens Nonso’s eyes to the lasting impact of the transatlantic slave trade. Remi meets a dynamic man from Yonkers whose support gives her the strength to confront painful family wounds. Aisha’s overwhelming guilt influences career and relationship decisions until she sees a chance to save her son’s life and, through sacrifice, redefine her own.