For What Are Butterflies Without Their Wings

For What Are Butterflies Without Their Wings is a piercing collection of short stories set in Kenya. From “Transfiguration”, capturing the journey of a woman seeking connection while navigating the quiet violence of being othered, to “Little Daju”, examining how we inherit both love and harm, each of the 12 short stories in this collection is a powerful meditation on belonging, grief, isolation, queerness and the complex, messy experience of being human. Through poignant and impactful storytelling, Troy Onyango brings each narrative vividly to life, capturing the rawness of emotions and reminding us that being is both beautiful and painful in equal measure. This unforgettable collection tells stories that linger like a bruise: tender, haunting and impossible to forget.