The Girl in the Picture

Seventeen-year-old Fechi Ajala has always been bright and full of promise, but moving from Enugu, Nigeria, to the quiet town of Birkenhead, England, turns her world upside down. Starting over at Beacon High feels like stepping into a whole new universe filled with culture shock, loneliness, and the endless pressure to fit in.
Then there’s Max—the charming classmate who seems to share her interests, and she’s drawn to him until his mysterious cousin, Darren, warns her to stay away, insisting that Max is trouble. Confused yet intrigued, Fechi finds herself drawn to Darren instead, uncovering layers of emotion she never expected.

When she thinks she’s finally found her place, one reckless, seemingly innocent text threatens to blow it up, leaving Fechi’s reputation in tatters. With her future, scholarship dreams, and place at school on the line, Fechi is faced with the ultimate choice: let the mistakes define her or fight back with everything she’s got.

Packed with drama, heartbreak, and moments that will make you cheer, The Girl in the Picture is a heartwarming story of identity, love, resilience and finding your voice, even when the world is shouting over you.