One of the intentions I set regarding the books I read has been to diversify my shelf. For me this includes seeking out books by authors of color, particularly women of color, as well books written by non-American authors. I received a copy of The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Side note- I know judging a book by its cover doesn’t tell you a thing about how well the book is written or even what it’s really about but it is captivating. Aside from the cover the description of the book was a large part of why I requested a copy to review. Major themes include: gender, class, tradition, relationship status, community, shame, grief/loss. While held captive the women decide to share their life stories with one another as a way to pass the time. Starting with Nwabulu as a young child we are shifted back in time forty years as she describes life in Nigeria to the present. Eventually Julie does the same but she begins in adulthood. The author manages to weave together a story of two women, separated by time, distance, and class but brought into the familiar with their understanding of what it means to be a woman in their culture. The only issue I had was the ending-but a great book nonetheless.