The Eighth Day of the Week

Name: The Eighth Day of the Week
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The Eighth Day of the Week
A novel by Osaretin Jethro Ehimwonzee

How do you grow up when the world keeps moving the finish line?

Fifteen-year-old Josh Osato isn’t just trying to survive high school—he’s dodging expectations, family secrets, and the mounting pressures of a world that won’t wait for him to catch up. In a Nigeria caught between tradition and modernity, Josh is forced to grapple with questions far beyond his age: What does it mean to be a man? Can you escape your past? And how do you know when you’re ready to love?

From navigating tense family dynamics and chasing impossible dreams, to falling into a love that redefines everything, The Eighth Day of the Week is a witty, emotionally layered coming-of-age novel filled with heartache, humour, and humanity. But Josh’s world soon takes a shocking turn—one that forces him to confront the truth about where he comes from, and who he really is.

Set against the vibrant yet volatile backdrop of modern-day Nigeria, this is a story for anyone who’s ever felt too young to be taken seriously—and too old to be treated like a child.

Told with warmth, wit, and poetic urgency, The Eighth Day of the Week explores what it means to grow up in a world that constantly blurs the line between responsibility and rebellion, youth and survival.

For readers of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Chigozie Obioma, and other African greats, this novel offers a searing yet tender portrait of Nigerian teenage life—where every decision matters, and every moment might shape the rest of your life.

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About the Author

Born in the suburbs of Benin City, Nigeria, Osaretin grew up spinning stories from the dust of his imagination—a skill that would later save him. Much like the protagonist of his debut novel, The Eighth Day of the Week, he began writing poetry at fifteen, a turning point that taught him language could be both a refuge and a weapon. He went on to study English Literature, immersing himself in the works of the greats who showed him the power of a well-told story.

By day, he works in brand storytelling, helping companies find their authentic voices. By night, he conjures characters who defy easy labels. It took five years to bring The Eighth Day of the Week to life: a journey marked by patience and the relentless pursuit of a platform worthy of its message. The novel is his quiet manifesto—a satire of cultural erosion, a confession of growing up between worlds, and above all, a love letter to the place that made him.

He hopes this book will not only amplify his voice but ignite conversations about the stories we inherit—and the ones we dare to rewrite.