Namina Forna (born 9 January 1987) is a Sierra Leonean American author of young adult fiction and a screenwriter.

However, due to the looming civil war and general political instability in Sierra Leone, her father decided to also send his nine-year-old daughter to live with her mother in the United States.

Abundant action drives the pace, while a nuanced plot advocates social change by illustrating the myriad ways in which society cages and commodifies women.

"[9] Kirkus Reviews writes that Forna has a compelling "ability to capture feelings tugging on the consciences of many, telling them they are unworthy of life, liberty, and unconditional love because of who they are.

"[13] A review by the School Library Journal highlights the topics approached in this sequel including "misogyny, patriarchal oppression, racism, colorism, prejudice, homophobia, and the gender binary.