Reputation

Early Readers of Reputation Say:

Set in Trinidad in the early noughties, Reputation is a richly thematic coming of age story, sure to get book groups fired up and talking.

" This is a truly compelling tale with a fresh take on a young Muslim woman’s approach to self-discovery. The characterization is exquisite and composed in a way that the reader can easily become captivated by the rhythms and spirit of Trinidad. The cultural and family dynamic in this engaging novel is so true-to-life that you will not want to put it down. I am eager to review what comes next from Amanda Coreishy, who is a provocative emerging voice in Caribbean fiction. "
– D. Adiba author of The Wrong Way to Wright

“ It was brave. It didn’t shy away from the religious angle and I like the fact that Asiyah doesn’t play the old victim card. I was fully invested emotionally – loved the interaction between Cisco and Asiyah. A compelling story and a great read. ”
– Timothy Teemal, script writer, author

“ A fascinating exploration of faith, family and female independence in turn of the century Trinidad. Thought-provoking, insightful and relevant to contemporary debate. ”
– Clare Kane, author of Dragons in Shallow Waters

“ Reputation tells an incredibly touching, yet difficult story of one young woman’s coming of age. The author is not afraid to ask difficult questions about life, love and faith. A very compelling and important read ”
– Bayo Awesu, Medium blogger

“ A gentle exploration of a coming of age experience. The polarity of a first love and sexual experience juxtaposed with the losing of innocence and the making of a woman who loses her innocence but finds herself, stepping into her power. ”
– Naz Khan

“ Amanda Coreishy has written a book chock full of lively, witty characters, taking us on a tour of Trinidadian culture and the Islamic faith, while keeping the love story taut. It grapples with the ever-present tension between personal desires and the demands of culture. The public scandal she describes so well presage the troubles of the coming internet age. Reputation is a tour-de-force and a fascinating debut that leaves us rooting for Asiyah’s quest and projecting our hopes onto it. ”
- Nacho Mbaeliachi

Meet Amanda

Amanda Coreishy is a Trinidadian-British writer who stole her father’s surname for her nom de plume. She enjoys stirring the pot with her writing, throwing in generous measures of the sacred and the profane.