When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo is a beautiful mythic love story set in Trinidad & Tobago about inheritance, loss and love's seismic power to heal. Following two characters brought together by their connection with the dead, this is a story that embraces multiple genres in one and will definitely have you holding your breath. A must read! #booktok #bookreccs #mustreadbooks2023 #bookclub #booksubscriptionbox #booksthatmatter #whenwewerebirds #bookish #tbr