Adichie delivers a poignant, nuanced narrative about childbirth, love, loss and female relationships. Zikora tells the story of a high-powered D.C. lawyer of the same name, whose equally successful boyfriend leaves her after she becomes pregnant. With her life turned upside down, she is left alone, save for her mother, whose rigidity often exacerbates rather than appeases her loneliness. Despite being just 35 pages, Zikora provides readers with a complex set of characters, who are well-rounded, real and fallible. Ultimately, the shared moments between women make Zikora a truly powerful read. You can read my full review here.