RaveBooklistIn this sly and funny commentary on the institution of motherhood, Morris...delivers a compulsively readable product. With short chapters and buttery-smooth prose, it’s also an exploration of the ebbs and flows of female friendship and how people can betray each other in microscopic ways.
Willa C Richards
RaveBooklist[A] wrenching debut ... Pierced with moments of hope, this is a melancholy and somber book, a dark examination of the toxicity of unresolved grief. Meticulously researched and atmospheric, this is a perfect pick for book clubs and true-crime aficionados.
Alison Wisdom
RaveBooklistThe women of a small town serve as a chorus of narrators in Wisdom’s eerie and powerful debut ... The depth in this book comes from Alice’s shifting motivations and Wesley’s waxing and waning control over the women. Despite a jarring scene depicting violence toward a dog, the hypnotic storytelling and exploration of Alice’s character—and the character of Alice’s entire town—will draw readers in.
Jean Kwok
RaveBooklistReading Kwok’s...third novel is like watching an artist create a pencil drawing; she lays down the initial outline, then builds on it with shading and nuance until everything comes together at the stunning end. Her sharp and surprising language transports readers across the globe on a breathless and emotionally complex journey. Excellent from every angle, this is a can’t-miss novel for lovers of poignant and propulsive fiction.
