'A glittering new voice in the literary firmament.' Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other, Winner of the Booker Prize

'All the stories are heartachingly beautiful.' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?

'A rich collection of stories that are visceral, thought provoking and convey every human emotion. Shani Akilah is a stunning and exciting new voice and a writer to watch.' Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw Man

'Eloquent, accessible, and full of heart, these interconnected stories draw one into an unforgettable group of young Black-British friends. Funny, thought-provoking and deeply moving. An astonishing debut.' Taiye Selasi, author of Ghana Must Go

'The paginated equivalent of that first toe dipping into a steaming bath - a sparkling, thought-provoking debut collection full of warmth.' Onyi Nwabineli, author of Allow Me to Introduce Myself

'Moreish, tender and thoroughly engrossing... There's a warm and heartfelt quality to Shani's writing that makes this collection difficult to put down.' Jyoti Patel, author of The Things That They Lost

'For Such A Time As This is a collection that, like its stories, leaves one wanting more... A beautiful, gripping and humorously vivid work.' Nikki Adebiyi, founder of Bounce Black