Annalie Prime

Periwinkled Paradise Annalie Prime

When her university is relocated to the seaside, aspiring writer, Jasmine Adderley sets out to make the best of her last year before graduating. Just as she begins learning the balancing act with her daily routine and her blunt thought process, a sharp-jawed, smooth skin lecturer with a burning secret threatens her already hectic existence. To accomplish her dreams, she must overcome brewing darkness and face her greatest fear; herself. Written specifically to shine a light on mental health in the Caribbean and communities where it is undervalued; Periwinkled Paradise focuses on the mental interior of Jasmine and how her past, spirituality, family traditions and culture all affect it. Set mostly in a little village called Gaston, the novel takes you on a ride throughout Trinidad and Tobago, showcasing the traditions and culture of the land.