The Weight of Worth

The Weight of Worth: A Novel

She spent her whole life performing for approval. What happens when she finally puts the mask down

Imani Johnson is a rising star in Atlanta’s elite Radiance Beauty & Skincare Boutique, known for flawless makeup and even more flawless execution. On the outside, she’s polished. Perfect. In control. But when the pressure to maintain appearances pushes her to the brink, Imani walks away from the world that defined her—and toward something daring: authenticity.

Launching her own boutique, Grace & Glam, Imani wants more than transformation on the outside. She wants every woman to feel seen, worthy, and free to show up without apology. But first, she has to believe that for herself.

As she rebuilds her life—mending a fractured relationship with her mother, opening her heart to unexpected love, and creating a safe space for others—Imani discovers that freedom isn’t found in perfection. It’s found in grace.

The Weight of Worth is an unforgettable story of healing, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to let go of who you’re supposed to be… and embrace who you truly are.

For fans of:

✓ Contemporary women’s fiction with heart and depth

✓ Stories of purpose, beauty, and bold transformation

✓ Readers who loved It Ends with Us or The Color of Hope

✓ Women ready to drop the mask and finally exhale