There Are More Things

there are more thingsis a novel about two women - Melissa and Catarina.<br><br>Born to a well-known political family in Olinda, Brazil, Catarina grows up in the shadow of her dead aunt, Laura. Melissa, a South London native, is brought up by her mum and a crew of rebellious grandmothers.<br><br>In January 2016, Melissa and Catarina meet for the first time, and, as political turmoil unfolds across Brazil and the UK, their friendship takes flight.<br><br>Their story takes us across continents and generations - from the election of Lula to the London riots to the darkest years of Brazil's military dictatorship.<br><br>there are more thingsbuilds on the unique voice of Yara's debut to create a sweeping novel about history, revolution and love. In it we see sisterhood and queerness, and, perhaps, glimpse a better way to live.