RaveManhattan Book ReviewPerfect for fans of modernized fairytales. Unlike many other books in the genre, this story isn’t simply a retelling with a twist; rather, it’s a sweeping look into the psyches and traumas of some of your favorite heroines ... Brings stunning new depth to oftentimes simplistically represented characters ... Shocking, surprisingly humorous, and heavily in tune with modern depictions of feminine trauma and the surprising bonds such experiences can create between wildly different personalities, How to Be Eaten is a richly imaginative read for those who like their fairytales on the darker side.
Nghi Vo
RaveThe San Francisco Book Review... an absolute treasure. Vo’s storytelling style is atmospheric and immersive, leaving you feeling slightly dazed after finishing the book ... Filled with vivid scenes of female rage and queer love, this book is perfect for those looking for something a little darker to sink their teeth into.
Kerri Maher
RaveThe Manhattan Book Review... a beautiful window into the life of a fascinating woman who defied convention in almost every area of her life and succeeded in publishing one of the most controversial novels of the early twentieth century ... While the main plot follows Beach’s quest to print James Joyce’s novel Ulysses, the author creates an almost effervescent narrative arc that not only vividly describes one of the most sparkling and experimental periods in Western literature, but also encompasses the all too relatable and sometimes visceral journey of an unconventional woman trying to make sense of her life and find purpose in a rapidly evolving society still very much mired in patriarchal and heterosexual conventions ... The emotional depth that Maher gives to historical figures who have achieved almost mythological status in our cultural ethos is riveting and leaves readers with a lingering sense of familiarity that won’t soon be forgotten.
