Call Me Legachi - Limited Edition

by Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi

Convinced that distance is the reason her long-term relationship is failing, Legachi sets off to London on the Skyline scholarship, to reunite with her beloved Mezie. But things do not turn out the way she expects and not only does her relationship continue to go downhill when she gets there, she finds herself penniless and without reasonable accommodation. She is forced to juggle several jobs while at the same time doing everything she can to fix things with her man.

But when she is hired by the handsome Doctor Roman, a single father desperate for decent childcare, it throws into question everything she thinks she feels for Mezie and everything she wants for her future. But alas, things are really never as they seem.

Genres: Romance, Fiction

335 pages, Paperback

Published February 22, 2023

About the author

The Writer, who became an Engineer, who became an Investment Banker, who became a Fertility Spokesperson, who became…a Writer.
That has been the journey of A. T. Nwokedi, aka The Fertile Chick. A self confessed hopeless romantic, when she is not creating new characters, she devotes her time to creating memories with her husband and their three children.

Reviews

[L. Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off the covers of the book were beautiful.
Now the book. Legachi I know you were in love but please. That boyfriend was not it. I liked the fact that she eventually woke up and sniffed the coffee.

And the funny English names, that got me cracking up.

In life every experience is a blessing. Every step she took did lead her to him.

Looking forward to reading more from the author.

[Rosemary Okafor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a slow-burn romance with a beautiful storyline that captured the struggle of young Nigerians studying abroad and also trying to build good lives for themselves.

At first, I wanted to slap the hell out of Legachi when she was sheepishly doing things for a man whose only aim was to use her. But when she came to the realization that she deserved something and someone better, she japa to a better man.

This story is great. So many lessons to be learned from it.

Thank you author for this beautiful one.

[Amaka Azie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful story. Legachi’s journey to London and all she experienced there was so well written. Took me way back to my first experience in London. (The encouraging Nigerians and the yeye ones that would try to discourage you)
I love how she slowly gathered a backbone against her silly boyfriend and how she pulled through the emotional and financial abuse! Some men eh!
Roman! Oh, my! What a book boyfriend. My favourite character. Imagine a single father who would go all out to protect his daughter, even giving up working extra shifts to make more money so he can be there for her. Then imagine him as a hot doctor? Swoon worthy!
This book is awesome!
Can’t wait for everyone to read it.

*I received an ARC for my honest opinion*

[Temitope Adeniran · Rating 5 out of 5]

I give this a whopping 5.... This author never disappoints, never!.
Who is Mezie? Abi what is his name sef, such a scumbag of a guy, I just knew his character screamed disaster.... I wanted to slap Legachi at some point, what did she see in that guy? But thank God babe's eye clear laslas.

Then to Roman, officially added you to the list of my book boyfriends, even though you almost fell my hand sha, but you be correct guy. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
Thank you author for the ARC and this is my honest review.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Legachi's story was relatable and eye-opening on many levels. The people she met on the journey to finding herself serves as a reminder that different people will come into one's life to make things happen or otherwise.
Highly recommend this book to lovers of secrets & lies, single dads and nanny romance tropes.

[Jess.bookrecs · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t want to be a hater but this book was so underwhelming and it’s painful bc it has so much potential but it was just long asf for NO REASON.
The story dragged so much that when something very interesting was happening with the plot, I was already over it.. if you now add the fact that this is a “single dad X nanny romance” but the author put more work into describing them evading each other, having a lot of mixed feelings and miscommunication than they did in describing the actual romance is CRAZY.

I had a good time tho ngl.. I was laughing out loud and grinning but I’m still of the opinion that this could been BETTER.

[Abby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly not a bad cutesy book. Somewhat delves into self-love just wish that was fully explored by her having some time to herself after they broke up, also wished she found a way to find some happiness without Roman. Something’s also weren’t resolved at the end of this book like did she get a job in the UK? They spent talking about the difficulties and visas issues but never resolved it. She also wanted to be a wife (a reason for her dissatisfaction in the relationships she had), we didn’t explore a resolution between her ever becoming a wife or what serious intentions happened after.

Now, some problematic things I found in the book;
1. Nonye was meant to be the portal of a somewhat decent friendship, however none of the issues with her were resolved

2. “If you get yourself a nice girl, all these problems would be resolved” this statement was said to Roman when he was complaining about the hours at the hospital vs having to take care of his child… a “nice girl” would not solve all his problems because he can’t expect any girl he’s with to just be there available and ready to always be there for his kid and it plays into pushing what a “woman’s responsibility” should be.

3. When the main character Roman was making fun of the Yoruba man’s accent was not funny which made this on the borderline offensive.

4. When Roman and Legachi were about to be together he made the statement about him not being sure if he can stop if she asks. I know this was meant to be romantic but this felt very very insensitive considering the fact that she was assaulted sexually by the last man she was with

5. Roman went back to Nigeria several times o, a flight cost like 1k pounds he’s got to have money, which makes it feel like he was being cheap in not wanting to pay the person who’s taking care of your kid more money…


After writing out all my criticism with this book low key want to give it 2 stars now :) oops.

[IyanuOluwa Olorode · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have seven words.

Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi sabi this romance thing.

Watching the book trailer, I knew this book was going to be lit and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be an advance reader.

Like usual, Adesuwa gives us characters who aren't so perfect. They have their flaws and shortcomings, but they are relatable. (At least to an extent. I so couldn't relate to Legachi giving all her upkeep money to Mezie. Might I add that Adesuwa is also the queen of crafting trashy boyfriends. To an extent, Legachi seemed a lot like Tomi from An Unlikely Kind of Love - a tad bit too gullible.)

Anyway, the story was exquisite. I loved how the story was immersive. It felt like I was strolling the streets of London with the characters.

I love how Adesuwa always presents strong themes subtly in her books. Like marital tension and how it ends up affecting the children one way or the other. Like how immigrants "borrow" other people's identity to get jobs to survive. Like how so many Nigerians would rather leave their white-collar jobs in Nigeria to take up menial jobs abroad, all in the name of greener pastures. It makes her stories real and not just fiction in a vacuum, because fiction, to me, must have an element of fact.

I loved the Isibor family and how closely knit they were. The romance was swoony and beautiful. The only I didn't like was the lack of trust and communication. I still don't get why romance novel couples say one thing when they feel another. Anyway, we readers live for the drama and tension.

Overall, it was a splendid read.

I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion.

[Lady Tamakloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

“For each petal, I send a kiss.
Roman.”

Legachi's long distance relationship with Mezie is a mess and thinks the only way out is to join him there.
She wins the Skyline scholarship is full of hope but everything crashes when she realizes her London dream will always be a dream and nothing else.
Things with Mezie doesn't get better but fate smiles at her and gives her a second chance.
Will Legachi hold on to her dream or live out the life set before her with no turning back?


If there's one thing I picked up from this book it is Self Love.
Legachi looked down on herself and always felt she was undeserving and that was her flaw.
Self love is very vital. You have to learn to love yourself first.

Mezie was yooooooossseeeeelesssss (Forgive me Father) but it is what it is.
Theirs was a very ugly and unhealthy relationship which took a toll on Legachi but she was blinded by love not to see the true nature of Mezie.

That moment you experience Love like never before with the right person. Things you thought undeserving is what you get and a whole lot more. So surreal......

My favorite scene is the Valentine's Day scene 😍😍
I was blushing and smiling though out.


A page turner, beautifully written and a story that will stay with me for a while.

A couple of themes explored in here will keep you thinking.

Another book I highly recommend to y’all.

Thank you for this beautiful piece in exchange for an honest review.
Everything about this book is beautiful, the cover and all😍.

[Stella]

Legachi is acting like a child and Roman, sir you need new friends

[Maggie Smart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so loved this story! The author did an incredible job exploring the characters' emotions and how they evolved. The story was relatable and sometimes hilarious, and it explored the premise of how much a fool for love we can sometimes be. Kudos, Adesuwa, for a lovely story.

[Rama · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would finish this in a day if it wasn’t for my 9-5. All the same I finished it in a couple of days…that still counts as a binge right?
I will not spoil it for y’all but damn…this writer is phenomenal. There was not a boring moment…I loved it!!! 😍😍

My rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Munis Bukola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mezie is 50% of Nigeria men in diaspora ( would be back for a proper review

[Raven · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING BOOK, I wish I could meet the author 😭I would kiss your hands and hug
This is beautifully written 💕
100/100⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Okpara Amarachi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Booktok lied ,
If you live In a fantasy this book will be amazing for you .

[Dakid · Rating 3 out of 5]

Legachi is very silly.

[Edna Keng'ara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A love story I never knew I needed! Loved it!!!

[Ifeoluwa Shobande · Rating 5 out of 5]

I almost entered the book to slap her. How can you be this foolish for what love or what? But thank God she find her happy ending.

I truly enjoyed this book 📖

Thank you, Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi

[Oriental Fairy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Took me over a month to finish this book because it triggered my anger issues.



Legachi, Girl, Let It Go: A Saga of Self-Gaslighting, Dead-End Love, and Dashing Doctors.

Meet Legachi: a young woman whose talent for self-sabotage would win gold at the Olympics.

Convinced that the real problem with her relationship is simply that it’s long-distance, she heads to London on a scholarship just to fix things with her boyfriend Mezie, a guy who could double as a walking red flag.

But this girl’s got heart! She arrives in London, ready to reignite their love, only to find her plans (and bank account) going downhill faster than her dwindling dignity.

With no money, no place to live, and still no affection from Mezie, Legachi's life becomes a three-ring circus of awkward side gigs and bending over backwards to make her boyfriend care.

And oh, does she have a talent for making excuses for him! I mean she barely needed Mezie to light that match, she already did a superb job of self-gaslighting! :).

I mean just when you think she is finally going to explode and give him a piece of her mind, she sinks further into new depths self pity and open handedly welcomes more bullsh*t.




As their relationship becomes a masterclass in emotional masochism, enter Doctor Roman with his coat of lies, a single dad with a kid who could use some responsible care and a suspicious level of charm for a man juggling so many secrets.



But just when you think Legachi’s luck is turning, Dr. Roman throws her for yet another loop, proving once again that Legachi’s real type is “man who causes unnecessary pain.” Somehow, she’s stuck between an apathetic boyfriend and a boss who thinks honesty is a suggestion.

In a twist of fate, Roman’s heartthrob act unravels as he expects Legachi to play the role of empathetic nanny, sweeping his messes under the rug. It’s as if these men are in a contest to see who can gaslight her better.

So, to sum it up: this book is a delightful (and cringy) reminder that sometimes the only way to find love is to first let go of everything that doesn’t love you back, especially if that’s half your personality.

Final Verdict: 3/5 stars.

[nevadeezyyyy · Rating 4 out of 5]

the ending was too abrupt

[Abiola · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an awesome read do me as it deals with issues of Narcissism relationship. The story reveals how people who tends to find themselves in relationship with narcissist cope,like it was really infuriating for Legachi to endure Mezie and tyrant attitudes at the end,I love how Legachi stood for herself,saying good bye to the horrid situation she called a relationship.

One vital lesson,I took away from the novel is that our environment goes a long way in shaping who we become,the choices we made and how we even see ourselves,I really believed what made Legachi endured such ill relationship is because of the kind of marriage her parents had, however our experiences shouldn't be the yardstick for our happiness in life.

[Daisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always try to understand how in love a woman has to be to become blind to her partner’s assholery and bullshits. I mean, what was Legachi thinking giving her entire upkeep money to Mezie? The same guy that hung up on her for picking his call on the toilet despite knowing she shares a room with a prayer warrior? God abeg. Every scene, page and chapter that included that stupid Mezie had me hissing continuously cause whattt?! Legachi deserves to get her better love honestly. I love that she found love in a man that is absolutely in love with her. I love how much Roman loves his daughter, I love that he’s a present father and is always ready to drop his work schedules to be there for his daughter. He’s such a good man. Enjoyed this through and through.

[Nifemi Aluko · Rating 3 out of 5]

They are all crazy, mezie and both Roman and Legachi😂😂😂😭. They were so annoying but it was a fun read. At some point I wanted to run mad and I had so many annotations😭. I’m giving it a 3 star cause I don’t like Roman.

[Timi Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished this. Beautiful story 😊

[Furaha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second time reading a work from this author and i was not dissapointed. Back with another banger, let's share my thoughts. I have to start by saying that i did laugh out loud from all of Nonye jokes. Y'all have a friend like her, there'll just be good vibes! I've never been more pissed at a character arrogance, and the moment one man dares lay a hand on a woman you've lost my respect. No regard for his girlfriend feelings, my future husband better spare me indifference, I will not have it. What can I say about Mezie? That one seems he was put to earth just to be useless, he think he's an Oga with that big enflated ego of his? No shame whatsoever in the conditions he was living in. I feel so bad for Legachi having dealt with that man for years, what kind of chokehold does this guy have? He wasn't all that. But Legachi, ah she's one strong one. She's a boss, she juggle so much going on in her life, the pressure would have just destroyed me. I admire her determination to want more and better and her putting her faith to work. It physical pains me to think of the length and entirety that this girl has gone trought for a man. Cook and clean for free, chai! I love that she is hard-working. The love interest, Doctor Roman. Questionable sense of style but eh, my imagination wasn't limited to that. His personnality made him so attractive but i'm not going to ignore the low-key burns and insults, cause I know you're not coming for her hair. I was shocked, he's opininated. But for real, it is forgiven when I learned the extent of his character. I loved that it was a slow burn, and as a reader, we can see the attraction between the two slowly growing. I love his mother and sister, they were a great supporting characters in this book. The love they display to each others is so real. Although somethin that caught me off guard was the tropes involved in this are single father, nanny etc. It seemed like the child was non-exsistant in the sense that the kid's prescence wasn't shown on the page so it felt like the child was there but wasn't that important. She didn't have much to say, her presence wasn't a constant reminder that Roman is a father. The scenes we did get with the child were wholesome. Now how did I feel about their relationship as a whole after reading this. I think the author was trying to showcase that when they started getting involved, their connection was done mostly off pages. It was more telling then showing, nonetheless I was very smitten with them just with the way they act towards each others, the opinions they hold of one another one. There was hints/foreshadowing of the big plot twist coming up later on in the book was I didn't pay much attention to it cause I was so engrossed in the story. I'll be honest, It was a surprise, I was shocked by how deep it went to and I did not like the third act breakup and it's impact on their relationship. Also, Roman is so stubborn and he was so stuck in his feelings. They did reconcile, since this is a romance book and I knew there was an happy ending to it. I did not like the ending, it felt underwelming and it ended right when they got back together, I was so dissapointed cause I think there could've and should've an epilogue. From my point of view, though they did get back together, the effects of the plot twist was making me thinking they need to fix some issues and they're a long way from trusting so an epilogue would've been great. I enjoyed this book, I was cheesing and giggling. I really did love Legachi and Roman love story, i'm sad to leave them. My epilogue is that they're married, Luna calls her mommy and that, they live happily ever after!

[Olivia Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

A BRIEF REVIEW OF THE NOVEL "CALL ME LEGACHI" BY ADESUWA O'MAN NWOKEDI

The novel tells the story of Legachi, a young Nigerian woman who secures a scholarship to pursue her Master's degree in London. She's excited to reunite with her boyfriend, Mezie, but things don't quite go as planned. Mezie turns out to be a bit of a disappointment - he's not really interested in academics, and he's not exactly the most responsible guy. Legachi finds herself struggling to make ends meet, juggling multiple jobs to get by.

One of the jobs she takes up is working as a nanny for Dr. Roman, a single father who's trying to balance his career and parenthood. As Legachi gets to know Dr. Roman and his child, she starts to see the kind of relationship that can be built on mutual respect and trust. It's a stark contrast to her relationship with Mezie, which is marked by control and manipulation.

As the story unfolds, Legachi is forced to confront the reality of her relationship with Mezie. She's torn between her feelings for him and the reality of the situation. Meanwhile, her relationship with Dr. Roman deepens, and she starts to see him in a different light. The novel explores themes of love, self-discovery, and resilience, highlighting the importance of prioritizing one's own needs and well-being.

Throughout the book, Legachi's journey is a powerful exploration of self-discovery. She learns to navigate the complexities of her relationships and to trust herself. The novel is a thought-provoking and engaging read, with characters that are complex and relatable. The story is ultimately hopeful, showing that it's never too late to make a change and start anew.

🖋️Williams Olivia ™

[ijeawele · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought it was mediocre, the writing too lofty and lavish for a heartwarming romance story (it read like a comprehension passage for an English exam) and razz. See, I’m Nigerian, and I understand why many Nigerian authors want to get their story out, want to be international. I want success for them. But I don’t care. Why must you define nyash 😭😭😭 “…we called him nyash because his name sounded like nyash, the Nigerian slang for a woman’s buttocks” omfg 😭 and italicizing EVERY SINGLE Nigerian word is just irritating. Writers are supposed to allow their culture flow. Stopping to define every single thing defeats the purpose of reading. Let the readers do that for themselves, or use some context clues.
There was an annoying obsession with race in this book, which is pretty on brand for a Nigerian book (as most Black people unfortunately view light-skinnedness as better due to it’s proximity to whiteness), but again, I don’t care. I don’t care how accurate the dialogue was to the average Nigerian who japa’d, it was still cringe how every sentence Legachi HAD to mention how Roman didn’t even look Nigerian because of how fair his skin was or how wavy his hair was. It was nasty to read.
Lastly, I didn’t connect with the characters. They were simply annoying. I was told about their quirks and personalities, not shown. Their inner monologues were even cringier.
This book was just not it. I was reading to see the (very predictable) end.

[Uche Ezeudu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loooveddd it!!! I really did. This author is soo good. She wrote this book from her soul. How this author was able to capture the thoughts and feelings of the love interests beats me, to be honest. Everything about how the characters felt was just soo relatable.
Call Me Legachi tells the story of Legachi, a Nigerian banker who decides to travel to London on a scholarship to be with her longtime boyfriend, however, things are not as they seem to be especially when she has to live in less desirable conditions seeing as her boyfriend couldn't account for the accommodation money from the scholarship she had given to him. She begins desperately looking for a job.
Then comes in hot Britico single father, Roman whose major worry is finding a nanny/au pair for his three year old daughter. He finally lands Legachi and what started as an employer-employee relationship soon gets stoked and the flames of passion gets ignited and voila!! The love is burning, sizzling hoootttt!!! Lol. Legachi really vexed me with her silly Pickmesha attitude but it went attagirl when she finally stood up for herself.
Read this book and thank me later.

[doyin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story follows Legachi, who moves to London for school and to be closer to her long-distance boyfriend, Mezie. she trusted this guy way too much. Like, red flags were flying left and right and she still kept believing in him. I was literally like, "Girl, open your eyes!" And of course, in the end, she's left heartbroken. No surprise there.

That said, the story still hit. It's about growing up, learning to stop romanticizing people who don't deserve you, and figuring out your worth. I did love the way the book shows her slowly rebuilding herself and her job as a nanny for this single dad (Dr. Roman •) brings in a whole new dynamic. I'm such a sucker for the single dad x nanny trope🥰
That's honestly one of the reasons I even picked up this book.

So yeah, Legachi frustrated me, but I also felt for her. if you like stories with drama, emotional chaos, and a soft, slow-burn romance, you'll probably enjoy this one. Just be ready to scream at the main character a few times😅
I will give this book a rating of 3.5 stars

[Janet Amma Saah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Legachi is distraught over how her relationship with Mezie is going currently and can't wait to pass the Skyline Scholarship and join him in London. When she gets the full scholarship to do her master's, she's so happy to be reconciling with Mezie that she doesn't think twice before agreeing for her campus accommodation money of £8000 to be transferred to him.

The book is a contemporary romance that takes us through Legachi's life in Nigeria and her disappointment when she arrives in London and realises that what she expected isn't her reality, but she pushes through a failed relationship, and financial difficulties to get what she wants.

It's an emotional, relatable story that highlights the challenges of long-distance relationships, self-discovery when you realise you're being taken for granted, and achieving one's personal goals.