Found

by Tope Omotosho

Zainab Baruwa may be tough on the surface, but at heart she’s just a little girl longing to be loved.

Growing up, life had been anything but fun-loving. She’s bent by life and runs away immediately she’s old enough. Throw in a mum who’s kept the name of her biological father a secret she’s learnt to live her life without the love of a father.

To push aside the painful memories of her childhood, she focuses on her career as a sought-after makeup artist, the love of her boyfriend and having the happily-ever-after she deserves. With her upcoming wedding and discovering the identity of her father, a secret sins that she’s tried so hard to hide and fight rear its ugly head.

On the verge of losing the love of her fiancé, Zainab starts to believe love is the one thing she’s never supposed to find.

311 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 21, 2021

About the author

Tope Omotosho is passionate about impacting the world through timeless wisdom and knowledge found in her thought-provoking stories and writing that applies to all ages. Her stories and articles cut across love, relationship and romance in a way that does not deny the relevance of God in our everyday life.
She is a devoted Christian passionate about bringing people to the knowledge of God’s true and unfailing love.

Reviews

[Ruby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found was just amazing, I have tears in my eyes anytime I think of Zainab's story. It's courageous of Tope Omotosho to write about things that people have turned a blind eye on even though fully aware that these things exist and people suffer them. Though most of us are in denial about them, she gives us the raw and gritty details but also shows us the beautiful hope and love that can come out of the broken pieces of life.
This series just 'found' a beautiful bow to wrap it up in this book 'Found' (pun intended). I knew this book was going to be my favorite and it is! I love Adesewa's beautiful ending. My mind is stirring about Audrey's story. I can't wait to know hers(if Omotosho decides to give us one).
Keep up the good work, Tope Omotosho, you're amazing!

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have now completed the Redemption series...and even though this was a great read, I liked the other two books a little better. However, the writing is stellar as always and it was great to see the character arcs of Zainab, Adesawa, Eghosa, and more reach satisfying conclusions. We also see characters from previous books including Daniel, Ede, and Audrey among others.

Like the previous books, the character development, themes, and multiple character perspectives are the biggest highlights. It's hard to find things to really say at this point...but that's okay, because things turn out all right, and God is at the helm.

I received a copy for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Ebosereme Nwamu · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading Found, I found myself asking "how does she do it?" 

The characters were so real, in an instant they drew me into the story. I wanted to know what they did, how they did it...

The story line is one you don't read about everyday but one which is real and affecting lives. And the finesse with which the author handled it is unrivalled.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.

[Anna Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! As I've been reading through her series, I have gotten used to the “gist” and culture. I have gotten used to the many characters - I was glad that all of their endings were tied off with a pretty bow by the end of this last book! I appreciate the scripture and truth throuought the story. Being from the more liberal country of the USA, I thought the issue of homosexuality was handled with humility and grace. Thank you, Tope, for another wonderful story!

[Kemi Avong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow.... This is a book I am excited to review. As with all Tope Reads, you are skillfully drawn into the world of the characters that you find yourself rooting for them, sighing at their miss steps and thinking how they parallel your reality. Tope puts life into each character, it's like your seeing movie

No matter how dark the path you've trod, there is hope. This is what found is about. This book will take you on such a Rollercoaster but will leave you wanting more. If you've not read Dance with me and Crumbled, you're missing out...

[IyanuOluwa Olorode · Rating 5 out of 5]

We all know that chant we sang in Primary School…
Lost and Found,
Careless Owner...
And the nasty retort that followed it - Stupid Finder.
Yes, the banter of the good ol' days still resonate in my head anytime I hear the word Found.
And Tope Omotosho's Found brought back the memories.
Lost and Found
Careless Owner
Stupid Finder
Found tells a tale of when a soul gets lost. Is the Owner of that soul careless? And when He chooses to leave the ninety-nine to find that one, is He stupid?
It defies all human logic and reasoning for one to love and press on in love no matter the hurts dealt to you by the one you love.
It defies all sensibility to keep on loving the person who hurts you even after he leaves.
It defies all sense of self-preservation to go look for the one who hurt you, find him and shower him with your love knowing very well he would deal the same wounds to you again.
Some would call you a masochist. Some would call you a fool. Some would downright laugh at you and say you have no care for your mental health.
That kind of hopeless, persistent and never-ending love is the love of God.
And Tope Omotosho alluded to that love in Found.
God is not a careless owner and most definitely not a stupid finder. His love will let you choose your path, and despite hurting Him, He'll leave all to find you.
Like Jesus Culture sang:
His love never fails.
His love never gives up.
His love never runs out on you.
Found is a beautiful conclusion to a beautiful story.
I recommend it to anyone who feels alone and unloved. There is a love that presses on wildly, madly, deeply and it won't stop till it finds you.

[Milla Holt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, Tope treads where most other Christian writers fear to go. Her books are what I would call "meat" and not "milk." In other words, they deal with heavy issues, without glossing them over. This time, she deals head on with a main character facing same-sex attraction.

Whenever I pick up a book by this author, I know I'm going to read a story grounded firmly in Christian values as well as life's very real struggles. Found is no different. This time, Zainab is front and centre. A deeply flawed, deeply hurting woman, Zainab is relatable in so many ways. It was exhilarating to read about how she comes to faith and how God heals her broken places.

I also enjoyed following up with the characters I've met in earlier books in this series.