Experience the soul stirring story of Aunty Lani, a young woman torn between the powerful echoes of her Pacific Island ancestry and the quiet ache of finding her own voice.
Born into a vibrant Fijian family, Olivia Waqabaca brings her heritage to life through emotionally rich, culturally grounded storytelling. With a voice shaped by ancestral wisdom and modern insight, Olivia’s work bridges the gap between generations shining light on identity, silence, and spiritual resilience.
Her debut novel, Broken Island Girl, draws from personal experience and ancestral memory, making her a unique voice in multicultural women’s fiction.
“Broken Island Girl swept me away. The storytelling is so vivid I could almost feel the island breeze and smell the salt air. But more than the setting, it was Lani’s quiet strength that stayed with me—her story is one of heartbreak and healing that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt caught between two worlds.”
“Olivia Waqabaca writes with a lyrical grace that is rare and powerful. This book gave me chills—the way it explored generational trauma and the silence passed down through women was deeply moving. I saw parts of my own story reflected in Lani’s.”
“This novel is both culturally rich and emotionally intimate. Lani’s struggle to honor her ancestors while carving her own path mirrors what so many of us face today. This isn’t just a story—it’s a legacy in words.”