“Matlwa takes on themes of gender, race and national identity with a distinctive and engaging voice, pinwheeling from humorous to heart-stabbing and (almost) back again […]” – AnOther Magazine
 
“In my view Matlwa is South Africa’s Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,” – Rosie Rowell, The Bookseller
 
“Matlwa’s voice is one we need.” – Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Harmless Like You
 
“Exploring faith and education, inheritance and renewal, Matlwa’s inventions are both human and divine.” – Booklist