This Phoenix is ready to rise. And she’s bringing every silenced woman with her.
Nigerian-British author and self-love advocate Teso Uwaibi is set to release her stunning debut novel, “Caged Birds”. It’s a rich, emotionally-charged story about love, power, shame, survival, and becoming.
On the surface, it’s the story of Phoenix, a young woman navigating toxic relationships, betrayal, and the complicated realities of womanhood. But “Caged Birds” is more than fiction. It’s a mirror. A movement. A reckoning for every woman who’s ever felt small and unworthy in rooms she thought she wanted to be in.
About the book
“Caged Birds” masterfully delves into a spectrum of profound societal and personal dynamics. The novel subtly unravels the complexities of control with a nuanced feminist perspective, avoiding didacticism, and courageously confronts shame related to our bodies, choices, and missteps without resorting to overt moralising . It serves as an unflinching mirror reflecting the pervasive issues of colourism, racism, and the intricate world of beauty politics.
Beyond these societal reflections, the narrative authentically explores the intricate bonds of friendship, the sting of betrayal, and the enduring power of sisterhood with a raw and relatable honesty. Furthermore, the book incisively portrays the subtle yet significant dynamics of workplace power games, the intricacies of family structures, ingrained gender roles, and the pervasive influence of class. All while gracefully leaving room for moments of joy, genuine sisterhood, and transformative rebirth.
Every theme is touched on with subtlety, but impossible to miss. The impact lingers.
“I didn’t want to write something easy. I wanted to write something real, that lives inside the reader, the way shame and silence often do, until it starts to name itself.”
With lyrical prose and stark candour, “Caged Birds” is already being called transformative, relatable, and the kind of story you carry with you long after the final page. It has already broken into Amazon’s bestseller rankings in multiple literary categories. This is just the beginning.
A special launch offer is now available on Amazon UK, and Amazon US & Global, but for a limited time only. Order now to experience the subtly disruptive novel.
About the author
Teso Uwaibi is a writer, model, and self-love advocate whose work explores the intersections of identity, trauma, womanhood, and healing. Known for her bold voice and emotional nuance, she invites readers to confront the invisible cages they’ve been placed in and the ones they’ve built for themselves. Contact her at tesoluwaibi@gmail.com, or follow her on Instagram.
