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‘A fun, scandal-filled romp set in the giddy era of New York's magazine heyday’ ELLE
'A fast paced debut’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE
'Hits all the right notes: it's meaningful, nostalgic, heartfelt, and resonant' KATE FAGAN
'Captures the glamour, danger and magic of a defining moment in American culture. An utterly dazzling debut!' ROBINEE LEE
‘A sexy, fast-paced ride!’ TIA WILLIAMS
‘The perfect blend of nostalgia, entertainment and drama. I loved every page!’ KELLY MULLEN
Get ready for a utterly immersive journey through one of the most dynamic eras in pop culture history.
It's 1999, and Nikki Rose is the only Black editor on the staff of a prestigious fashion magazine she once thought would be her ticket to becoming a respected editor-in-chief. But after being told one too many times by her boss that ‘Black girls don’t sell magazines’, she quits to take over Sugar, a struggling hip-hop music and lifestyle magazine with untapped potential.
Thrown into an entirely new world of wealth, decadence and debauchery, Nikki has just six months to save Sugar – and her own dreams. As she pulls all-nighters at the office and parties with New York City’s most influential bad boys, Nikki must prove she has what it takes to lead. But her most dangerous challenge is evading Alonzo Griffin, her married, powerful ex-lover and former boss, who is determined to destroy both her and Sugar.
Along the way, Nikki leans on a circle of loyal friends and navigates unexpected romances that force her to reckon with what – and who – she truly wants.
Written by the ultimate insider, this is a juicy story of ambition, friendship, love and finding your own voice.
Readers can't stop talking about If I Ruled the World . . . (5 star reader reviews)
‘The story was engaging from start to finish … A highly recommend to anyone looking for an enjoyable and entertaining read’
‘A sharp, sexy debut that pulls the reader straight into the glamorous and cutthroat world of magazine publishing in 1999 New York City’
‘This book is layered. It inspires. I could not put it down. Bravo Amy!!’
'Buy this book! Get copies for your friends!’
‘This book was absolutely AMAZING! Following Nikki’s journey pulled me in and I was rooting for her on every page … Superb writing!’
Product Details
Writer: DuBois Barnett, Amy
Release Date: 2027-02-16
FOC Date: 2027-01-12
Page Count: 352
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SKU: 9781398543690
Barcode: 9781398543690
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