Philo Ofuose

Philo Ofuose

Philo O'fuose is a seasoned editor, publisher and lead Editor/literature critique for Bookause. She hold a Arts degree from the University of Cagliari lives in Canada.

Review: Oh Crap!

“Oh Crap! Is a memoir about a London boy discovering his ethnic roots in the Kashnir region of Pakistan. His culture shock drives the story with warmth and incredulous joy.” OH CRAP! by Zubair Manzoor Reviewed by Philo O’fuose Rating:…

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Bookause Prize 2026

We are proud to present you the full finalists list for the 2026 Bookause Prize. Kindly show some love to these brilliant authors. Read about the books, meet the authors and purchase a copy to read. POETRY ANTHOLOGY CATEGORY  …

Review: It Begins with One Murder

In It Begins with One Murder, the bachelorette-party-gone-wrong becomes far more than a clever hook. It’s the gateway to a taut, character-driven mystery that interrogates privilege, nostalgia, and the corrosive power of secrets. What begins as a glittering reunion of…

Review: Purple Lines Don’t Meet

“Purple Lines Don’t Meet” by Blessing S. John-Abhulimen is a haunting, emotionally charged novel about identity, family secrets, and the search for belonging.  Review by Philo O’fuose Author: Blessing S. John-Abhulimen Publisher: Rayany Publishing, 2025 (Scotland) Rating: 4 STARS   Overview …

Review: You Can’t Sit with Them

“You Can’t Sit With Them” by Peace Anazodo is a powerful, emotionally charged novel that blends family drama with social critique, offering a vivid portrait of sacrifice, resilience, and the cost of belonging.  Review by Philo O’fuose Author: Peace Anazodo…

Excerpts: You Can’t Sit with Them

“Brilliantly done… the reader is lured into a journey with Osas and nothing will ever prepare you for the ending.” – Bookause Review. Osas Ediku was just four years old when her father, a devoted police officer, was tragically taken…

Excerpt: Purple Lines Don’t Meet

“Stunning, haunting, absolutely beautiful storytelling…” – GEEK DIGEST Tessy’s life is a portrait of near-perfection: a fulfilling career, a devoted fiancé, and the joy of family. But when a buried family secret explodes into the open, triggered by a DNA test,…

Review: From Glasgow Without Love

“From Glasgow Without Love” is a raw, prose collection that captures the city’s pulse through stories of heartbreak, resilience, and working-class grit. It’s a love letter to Glasgow’s shadows, told with fierce honesty and lyrical bite. From Glasgow Without Love…