Broughtupsy

Broughtupsy is a compelling debut novel that follows twenty-year-old Akúa as she returns to her native Jamaica from Canada, carrying her brother’s ashes and seeking to reconnect with her estranged sister. Over two weeks, she navigates personal and cultural tensions, confronting questions of identity, family, and home while forming an unexpected bond with a local woman. Through this intimate story, the novel explores themes of grief, belonging, and self-discovery in a richly depicted Jamaican setting.