[6] The book centers "on female protagonists exposed to a cruel world that pushes them to take certain steps to fit in, or make them realize, they just might not fit in,"[7] offering "a humanizing portrait of both the Nigerian citizen and first generation young female immigrant", showcasing "their flaws, their desires, their victories, and their attempts at carving out a place in a country whose customs and values diverge from that of their heritage.

The short story and title of the book “When a man falls from the Sky” has the characters' world flipped upside down as they discover an equation that they thought was perfect has flaws.

The tale takes place in a future dystopia where climate change has flooded North America and Europe, and the citizens of those countries have become refugees and colonizers in the African continent.

This beautiful story explores the fact that immortal beings can feel very human emotions, noting that grief is a powerful force that can overwhelm anyone, even Goddesses.

Before publication, What it Means was named one of the most anticipated books of 2017 by BuzzFeed, The Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, Electric Literature, The Millions, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Nylon, and TIME.