Moroti Wants a Virgo

by Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi

340 pages, Paperback

Published October 21, 2025

Reviews

[Lawlah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished Morati Wants a Virgo and all I can say is whew. This book drained me in the best and most frustrating ways. I was screaming, angry, and ready to enter the story to knock sense into these characters.

The story takes us through Morati’s journey of finding love, especially a Virgo, thanks to the matchmaker who planted horoscope expectations in her head. My girl kissed a lot of frogs before finally getting to her prince.

Morati truly does not have a mind of her own. She allowed her auntie’s opinions to shape everything: her relationship with her dad, with his new wife, and with Khalid. I was holding my head because I wanted her to wake up and choose herself.

What stood out the most is how well-researched this book is. The Yoruba language, the cultural references, even the music choices were so intentional and authentic. It made the story feel real and familiar.

Despite the frustration I felt, it was a beautiful and meaningful story.

I rate it 4 stars and I definitely recommend it.

[Auggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

See Moroti stressed me out quite a bit. She’s successful, has her career on track, and life seemingly sorted, and yet she is desperately wanting a partner. Not bad for wanting love, but the intensity of her longing made me feel secondhand embarrassment in the sweetest, most readable way.

And yes, I squealed a little when I saw the ISWIS reference.

There were chapters where I laughed out loud, yes, I really laughed a lot. The characters are messy, dating is messy, life is messy, and Moroti stumbles through it with a charm that made me root for her even when I was thinking, “Moroti, please na!”

Would I recommend it? Absolutely, but prepare yourself for the cringe-cute moments, the drama, and the “oh my goodness, she did not just do that” moments. I’m giving it 4 out of 5 stars. It hit many themes, though I wish some arcs had a little more depth. Still, it’s very much worth your time.

If you’re in the mood for a modern Nigerian rom-com featuring family, dating disasters, and plenty of Lagos drama, this is the book for you.

[Oluwamayowa Ogunnaike · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book! As usual Adesuwa does her thing with romance. This took a different turn. It was a slow burn but a multilayered one at that with so many unhinged men.
However I love a good second chance romance. I love the family dynamics added to it and the patience ozokwor like character (IYKYK).
A beautiful love story that shows that if it’s meant to be, it will be, two willing hearts will always find their way back to each other.

[Toluwanimi Odebode · Rating 3 out of 5]

A page turner as are most of this author’s books. However I just did not believe the central love story. In addition, moroti’s unfortunate dates and potential love interests got pretty repetitive like a written montage. Still an enjoyable book though

[Fatima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anything Adesuwa writes count me in ! This book had me in a rollercoaster of emotions but I’m very happy love won in the end ♥️

[Dani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moroti wants a Virgo, more like Moroti needs to take financial literacy classes and stand up!!!

Moroti wants a Virgo follows the life of an accomplished but lonely Moroti Alao-Coker who hatches a plan with the help of her best friend Priya and her matchmaker, Jaya Auntie to find love with the kind of man astrologically aligned to her soul- a Virgo.

Moroti had me stressed for the most part of the book, because she couldn’t seem to focus on anything but finding her Virgo,every man she decided to give a chance always managed to be worse than the previous one. I really enjoyed reading about her relationship with her friends and cousins, I also really liked her resultion with her Dad, Yvonne and school friends.

[Bisi Miyebi · Rating 4 out of 5]

An absolute page-turner! I genuinely enjoyed the humor, the Yoruba bants, the Medilag gist, and all the Fuji and Island references — they had me smiling throughout 😆. I can only imagine the amount of research that went into bringing all those details to life. And the chemistry between Moroti and Khalid was intense… even though that Khalid guy managed to annoy me in that “I can’t believe this man” kind of way 😂.

That said, if I’m being completely honest, I’ve read stronger stories from Adesuwa. She’s incredibly talented, and her writing always makes me smile or laugh out loud, but this particular story didn’t connect with me as deeply as I hoped it would. Still, her gift for storytelling shines through 👏🏻👍

[Milly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a refreshing, funny, and deeply emotional read. The story started with laughter and ended up tugging at my heart. I thoroughly enjoyed Moroti's chaotic search for her perfect Virgo. I don't know where Adesuwa got those men from but they had me shaking my head.

I can already picture this story on the big screens. The humor, the chaos, and the tenderness, will make a great movie.

The book was so good I honestly didn't want it to end. I'm eagerly I desperately hope Adesuwa gives us sequel. I want more of Moroti and Khalid's journey.

[Chidinma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moroti really stressed me out! I agree with her stepmother that she's a spoiled brat who needs to grow up and take responsibility for her actions. On the other hand, may we be spared from household enemies like Aunty Iyabo and Aunty Kemi. In the end, it was interesting to see that star reading didn't matter in the grand scheme of things.

[Chichi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Amazing read, Adesuwa's books are always page turners. A must read.

[Chi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adesuwa wrote it so I fully expected it to be amazing and I was not disappointed!