The Grand Scheme of Things

This blistering story puts you in mind of last year's blockbuster hit, Yellowface . . . Enjoyable, riotously mischievous and gleefully direct, without losing nuance or lapsing into caricatureDaily Mail

Explosive from the first page, THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS gleefully lays bare the lengths artists will go to in order to achieve their dreams, as well as the hypocrisy of gatekeepers who espouse the myth of meritocracy. Never shying away from complexity while also giving readers much to delight in, Warona Jay makes an unforgettable entrance to the world of literature. Layered, hyperaware, and as entertaining as it is incendiary, Jay's debut is a hit.Mateo Askaripour, author of BLACK BUCK

From the commanding, direct opening to all the beautiful lines - I was gripped! I was totally along for the ride with Eddie and Hugo; flawed characters with strong, distinctive voices. As the stakes and the tensions rise we can't help but root for them! The Grand Scheme of Things is a propulsive, fast-paced read which also holds up a mirror to some very real problems in the performing arts worldRachel Dawson, author of NEON ROSES

Pacey and deliciously wry, The Grand Scheme of Things feels like a front-row ticket to the season's hottest two-hander. Warona Jay has crafted a clever, biting chronicle of institutional racism and implicit bias but also a moving plea for empathy'Gaar Adams, author of GUEST PRIVILEGES