A richly imagined short-story collection that deftly explores the connections that bind us: how we make them, maintain them, or even break them when they no longer serve us

A group of young, Black British friends navigate their way through the ups and downs of modern London life, in this richly imagined collection of linked stories. 

'A glittering new voice' Bernardine Evaristo

Meet Niah and Jonathan, Gabby and David, Mima and Ifey. It’s 2020, they’re young, they’re smart, they’re part of a tight friendship group determined to make the most of every day. And their lives are about to change forever.

From the tingling excitement of a new relationship to the challenges of online dating, from the shadow of racism in the workplace to the isolation of Covid-19, the stories in For Such a Time as This burst with romance and friendship. This stunning new collection is a powerful snapshot of the relationships – and moments – that make us who we are.

'Heartachingly beautiful' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?