Suddenly Temz is embroiled in a web of deception with no way out. Up until now she has always been the grounded one. The logical one. The super controlled one. But her feelings for Ruben are only growing stronger. When a promotion at work lands her the opportunity to visit Ruben’s stomping ground in Oakland, it could be the opportunity for her to finally come clean and score her man – or it could lead to total chaos.
For fans of Bolu Babalola, Yomi Adegoke and Candice Carty-Williams, BIG CHAOTIC ENERGY is a romcom with a difference. It’s so rare to see either black heroines or fat heroines in romantic fiction, but in Artemis Owusu, we have a Bridget Jones for a new generation. Temz’ story will be relatable to anyone who has ever felt they’re not good enough – and that being themselves is getting them nowhere.

 Their long-distance digital flirtation grows, but she begins to worry that if he knew what she looked like – and her true dress size – he might lose interest quickly. So when he asks for a photo, she panics and commits the cardinal online sin                                 

When California-based tech entrepreneur Ruben slides into her DM’s looking for plant care advice, Temz doesn’t want to waste an opportunity.

– becoming a catfish.