"Chukwu meticulously and brilliantly balances tough topics like depression with biting comedy, crafting a narrative about a young woman trying to survive and help others do the same." – Shondaland
"The Unfortunates is a powerful call to arms by a promising young writer who is not afraid to take risks, and for that we are very fortunate indeed." – Bookpage
"[A] playful, powerful debut...Speaking to the pressure Black people often feel to stifle their feelings in predominantly white spaces... A poignant reminder of how tight a hold mental illness can have." – Zakiya Dalila Harris, The New York Times Book Review
"Required reading...What do you do when your fellow Black co-eds are disappearing, and you fear you're next? Sahara, a queer, half-Nigerian student at an elite college, pens her opus, a no-holds-barred thesis to the racist institution that has stolen a part of her soul, but she and her community of BIPOC women won't give up without a fight." – Ebony
A "Top Ten Books We Can't Wait to Read in February" Pick – PureWow
"Chukwu has written an extraordinary coming-of-age novel, with a fascinating protagonist and a tone that is just right for her material. The book's dark atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of the author's own black-and-white illustrations. The result is a tour de force." – Booklist (starred review)
"Formidable...powerful. This blistering anthem brims with rage and hope." – Publishers Weekly
