The novel follows Ali as she travels to London and New York, and as she experiences the challenges of living in a foreign country. She encounters racism and discrimination, and she struggles to find a job and a place to live. However, she also meets some kind and supportive people, and she gradually begins to build a new life for herself.
Throughout the novel, Ali grapples with issues of identity, race, and gender. She is trying to find her place in a world that is often hostile to her, and she is trying to define herself on her own terms. The novel is a moving and thought-provoking exploration of the challenges that face women of color in the modern world.