Through Natalie’s subtle but vivid narration, Fischer powerfully evokes the all-consuming force of a relationship confined to a private universe ... The Adult is delicate in navigating Nora and Natalie’s various imbalances — age, power, wealth, experience ... While...brimming tension almost makes The Adult an understated thriller, the novel’s quieter intrigue exists in the articulation — or disarticulation — of the awakening of queer desire.
Compelling and quietly disturbing ... Fischer expertly captures the intensity of a first relationship and the constant self-questioning of an insecure young woman.
Engrossing ... Fischer paints Natalie with care, exploring the depths of her spinning, developing mind. Full of heart, this perfectly captures the lonely messiness of youth.
