Just Figuring It Out
Just Figuring It Out is one of those Nigerian books that reads like a late night conversation with a close friend. It is messy, funny, sometimes painful and always hopeful. Oluwatoyin Eria-Ajua Odunuyi writes with honesty and a calm courage that makes private wounds feel shared, and that is a rare gift.
What the book is about
The story follows five characters who are each trying to figure out what life expects of them. FK is unsure about her career. Daliayah keeps choosing companionship over herself. Hafsat compares her life to others and wonders why her progress is slow. TJ constantly thinks he is not doing enough. These are ordinary people with ordinary struggles and extraordinary emotions. The book explores fear of the future, burnout, jealousy, imperfect relationships and the small acts of kindness that help people keep going.
“For me, ‘Just figuring it out’ is the constant state of adulthood, balancing feeling in control with the realization that I have no idea what I’m doing.”
Why it resonates
Oluwatoyin writes from places she has lived through. The scenes feel lived in because the feelings are true. Readers often tell her that they felt seen. That sense of recognition is the heart of the book. It is not about tidy happy endings. It is about growth, friends who pull you through, and the small everyday decisions that shape who we become.
Who should read it
- Anyone navigating the messy business of adulthood
- Readers who like emotionally honest, character driven stories
- Fans of contemporary Nigerian fiction that blends realism with gentle advocacy
Where to get a copy
You can buy Just Figuring It Out and other works by Oluwatoyin Eria-Ajua Odunuyi on major self publishing platforms. Visit her central links page to choose the platform that suits you:
Read more about the author
You can learn more about Olúwatoyin Eria-Ajua Odunuyi through her full profile on Writertain Creatives:
She also granted us a beautiful interview where she talked about writing, courage, and why she prefers to fight with her pen instead of online arguments. You can read it here:
Short note from Writertain
If you are looking for a Nigerian read that holds your hand through doubt and laughter, pick up Just Figuring It Out. It is the kind of book that reminds you that nobody has all the answers but many of us will keep trying anyway.
