An emotional, tender and funny novel from award-winning author Alecia McKenzie that asks, what does family mean to you?

Seeking solitude after a personal tragedy upends his world, artist Chris travels to his mother's homeland, Jamaica, in a bid to find peace. He expects to spend his time painting in solitude, coming to terms with his loss and the fractured relationship with his father. Instead, he discovers a new extended and complicated 'family' with their own startling stories. Can they help him to become whole again?

Told from different points of view, A Million Aunties is a compelling and deeply relatable novel about friendship, community, chosen family and healing after trauma.

'Have you ever not wanted a book to end? Were disappointed that the characters are gone from your life?... Makes you yearn for more.' New York Journal of Books

'Emotional, enthralling and heartfelt... A story of loss and the infinite types of love."
Woman's World

'Tender... An emotionally resonant ode to adopted families and community resilience.' New York Times

'Pulls you in and holds you right till the end. It's strongly written with a delicate touch.' New West Indian Guide

'This big-hearted narrative of love, loss and family is handled with grace and beauty.' Publishers Weekly

'A beautiful book for anyone who knows there is more to family than blood relations.' Book Culture