Imani

by Octavia Grant

Giselle “Gia” Sampson lives for the finer things in life. Her exotic looks and prestigious family hides the fact that she is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Gia will do anything to acquire the money she needs to live the lifestyle she wants. When she is offered six figures to invite Imani into her home, she had no idea that extending the invitation would be the worst mistake she could’ve made. Unbeknownst to Gia, Imani Joyner has secrets that will bring the lavish life she cherished to a horrific end.

258 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2022

About the author

Octavia Grant discovered her passion for creative writing in 2002 during her junior year at Georgetown High School in Georgetown, South Carolina. She began writing professionally in 2016 and, two years later, took full ownership of her literary career by becoming an independent author. A bestselling black thriller author and the bestselling author of Cutthroat, Octavia has penned more than 30 novels known for their psychological depth and gripping suspense.
Her work and voice have earned national recognition, including speaking on the Thrilling Tales Author Panel at ESSENCE Fest, Thriller Panelist at National Book Club Conference (NBCC), interview with Narrator iiKane, literary reviewer and film commentator Tamara Walker of Tam Telling Tales, and features in WYB Lifestyle, VoyageJacksonville, Canvas Rebel, and Bold Journey. She has also been honored as one of 160 Black Women in Horror and received multiple accolades for her psychological thriller novella Dear Vicky, including the Black Girls Who Write It’s Lit Award for Best Black Mystery/Suspense, the Audio in Black North Star Award, and the AAMBC Award for Mystery/Thriller Book of the Year.
In addition to these achievements, Octavia has been named Best Thriller/Suspense Horror Author by the Literary Gem Awards and Best Female Author by the Get Caught Up Podcast. Her storytelling continues to push boundaries within the thriller genre, centering bold narratives that captivate, challenge, and resonate with readers worldwide.

Reviews

[Demetrius · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seiko and Gia were a piece of shit! They got exactly what they deserved! The plot twist in this book was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 it was a page-turner for me!

[Toya Davis-Stokley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This read was a little different than what I normally expect from Ms. Grant, but still enjoyable. That damn Onyx family was beyond horrible and deserved everything they got! 😤 Seiko damn! She is like the egg donor who rose from the pits of hell to make her daughter’s life miserable. How could one hate their child that much? Ughhhh… 🤬

Imani accepting that interior design job with Gia, shook up both their lives in ways they couldn’t have imagined. The secrets that were revealed, the lies, deceit, and manipulation was crazy. 👀 If you are a fan of Ms. Grant's work check this one out, you won’t be disappointed.

[Pat Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twisted

This story was filled with sick and twisted characters that you couldn't help but hate. When women help prey on young girls you want their fate to be worse than the men who abused them. I hated the subject but beautiful romances evolved in the end.
This story definitely kept me on my toes and was an engaging read. More editing is needed but this was a signature OG read with a different type of horror.

[KayBee's Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story focused on a young woman by the name of Imani. After being hired for an interior design job, her world and those around her would be changed forever. The story had really good interesting characters, a good plot and moved well. It wrapped up rather quickly but the ending did seem fitting for all involved. It does touch on some heavy topics, but they were all handled very well.

[Antoinette Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read. Gia thinks the world revolves around her so much that she doesn't care who gets hurt
or taken advantage of in the process. Imani was a successful woman in her own right who was manipulated
for years by her mother. Seiko Gias mother should be psycho. Everything Imani thought she knew about
about her life crumbling after one incident. There were a lot of events in this story that surrounded 3
families 1 family loses everything, 1 family gains everything, and the other bonds are severed. I truly enjoyed
reading Imani. Octavia Grant has not failed yet to keep me intrigued in her books.

[Fatima Munroe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes.

I love a story when everyone gets what they deserve. Gia and her family were horrible, causing heartache and stress to others strictly out of boredom. KJ and Jared got their woman in the end, and I loved that for them.

Anita and Ray were some freaks. That’s all I’ma say. 🤫🫢🤣

[Monae Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

This book kept my attention from the first page. There was some unexpected twist and turns that kept me intrigued as to what was coming next. I would recommend this book.

[V Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this was a good story! Serious and Giselle were two sick women along with the mayor Windell! Glad Cali, Imani and KJ got their happy ending!

[Angela S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man!

This author never ceases to amaze me! I automatically know when I see a book with her name on it, it's going to be fiyah. Keep doing what you do!

[Linda Strickland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed!