Every Step I Take

All Of Me #1

by Camaa Pearl

After graduating with a computer science degree, Fifi thinks she's moved on from her college crush on her brother's best friend. But when job struggles bring her back into his world, she's torn between loyalty and love as the clock ticks down on his imminent departure from the country.

240 pages, Paperback

First published May 3, 2024

About the author

Camaa Pearl writes unforgettable, sizzling slow-burn romance for lovers of plot and steam. She is an international bestselling author and storyteller with a refreshingly unique style that borders between reality and fiction.

As a true ambivert, when she is not reading, writing, or creating content, she enjoys traveling, tasty meals, behavioral research and talking The Dream’s ear off. Find her on social media, @camaa_pearl

Pseudonym(s):
Margaret Adetimehin

Reviews

[Aminat Sanni-Kamal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just knew this book was going to take a shift from warm to emotional.

Without giving away any spoilers because I can't wait for this book to come out so everyone can read it, I'll just say Camaa Pearl pulled this one off.

It's a beautiful story that introduces us to the intricacies of Fifi's life through her insecurities, naivety, determination and journey of her growth.

A real emotional ride.

[Temitope Adeniran · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story follows the lives of Fifi and her college crush, can you take a guess at his name?, Yes he is called Special, (oh yes that's his name, who names a child Special?, he must be indeed 😁). He is also her brother's friend so it's kinda a forbidden love😒😒.

Amidst the struggles of her completing her college education and family expectations and friendship dynamics ,and her budding relationship with Special, we see a strong willed Fifi that is not willing to give up on her love and willing to pursue a Master's degree abroad to be close to her love interest. How would that pan out? 🤞🤞🤞🤞.

This is the first book in the series and I'm eager to see how Special and Fifi's lives unfold 😊...

[Bullish_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Camaa Pearl did a great job in capturing both the curiousity and freshness of Fifi's first love experience. It was easy to follow the build up in the story to exhibition of the bloom of love, from plain curiousity to the excitement of
exploring the "forbidden" to acceptance. A great read!

[Ozioma David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know if it's the name of the main character, or the story, but I seem to be so into this book. Love the journey, the love triangle, the amazing dialogues. I just love it.

[Auggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Every Step I Take" by @camaa_pearl is Book 1 of the "All of Me" trilogy.
💕

It follows the story of a girl named Fifi, a Computer Science graduate or student (starts with her being a student) who has a massive crush on her brother's best friend, "Spesh." The story follows her as she handles life after university, job hunting, and figuring out life on her own terms. I love how the author highlighted the struggles of a typical Nigerian student and recent graduate finding a balance in the real world, finding love, job hunting, and managing family dynamics. 💕

This is a true-life story (not about me, I promise 😂), and if you love Nigerian romance novels or want to get into reading Nigerian books, you'll love this. Book 1 is out, but Book 2 will be out in 2 weeks 😲. 💕

Side Note: I think it's a fantastic coincidence that one of my favourite Nigerian authors named her character Fifi, who's also a Tech Babe, and book 2 comes out on my birthday, 1st August. I'm going to be Delulu, and think I was a great inspiration 😌🤣 😉

Side, side note for my besties: I already started Book 2 ARC and the Spice... 🥵 🔥
- I.C

#nigerianromancebooks #booksxwine #bookstagrammer #booklovers #romancebooks #everystepitake

[Uche Ezeudu · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s just something about this book that resonates heavily with me. We get introduced to Fifi who has a huge crush on her brother’s friend, Special but he’s painfully unavailable. Although they remain friends and share baby’s every now and then, the obvious still remains that she yearns for him with hopes that he’ll someday notice her.
It doesn’t seem like Special would notice her anytime sooner so she gets into a relationship with a pretty cool guy but we all know how the heart wants only what it wants.
I specifically love how the author showed Fifi’s confusion in choosing between her two love interests. Of course, she knows who she wants to be with but the fear of causing someone heartbreak. The what ifs were so innumerable and it’s the rawness of that that I enjoyed.
This book is a slow burn and very clean romance. I really appreciate the fact that the author decided to explore love in its true form here without the burden of sex. It’s like she said “Let’s leave out sex from this love story and see other facets to romance that doesn’t involve sex.”
This book is all heart, emotions and all honesty. We get to see the struggles of a Nigerian graduate who originally didn’t have dreams of studying abroad and when she does, the uncertainty of the future of her decision hits all of us. There is Special who has gone abroad to study but still had to hop from one menial job to the other to make ends meet.
I can’t wait to get into the next book. I see so much promise already 🥰
This book is definitely all encompassing and all lovers to slow burn romance, no wuruwuru to the answer romance, food is ready!

[Maranatha Abutu · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book started captivating, it sucked me in almost immediately.

Book 1 tells the story of Fifi's transition to a young adult and how she navigates schooling and an unrequited crush. So as you can imagine, it was an emotional rollercoaster.

I can't wait to get into book 2 because I am so invested in her finding herself.

[Rosemary Okafor · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, this cover is giving!!!

Second, Fifi is that character I'd love to meet and befriend in real life. I also love the style of writing, the dialogues, the Afticanness, the sprinkle off Nigerian street words. The slow burn.

In all this story is IT for me.

[zulaykha · Rating 5 out of 5]

camaa pearl strikes again! i can't wait to see what book 2 brings!!

[Maryagnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're into a massive slowburn and mixed signals kind of romance I bet you this is for you.

[amelie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Megan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf’d. Just can’t get on board with the writing style or “G-Ben / Special”. Not for me