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The Catch
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Expected 3 Jun 25This inaugural novel in the Well-Read Black Girl × Liveright series is a darkly whimsical debut about women daring to live and create with impunity.
Twin sisters Clara and Dempsey have always struggled to relate, their familial bond severed after their mother vanished into the Thames. In adulthood, they are content to be all but estranged, until Clara sees a woman who looks exactly like their mother on the streets of London. The this version of Serene, aged not a day, has enjoyed a childless life.
Clara, a celebrity author in desperate need of validation, believes Serene is their mother, while Dempsey, isolated and content to remain so, believes she is a con woman. As they clash over this stranger, the sisters hurtle toward an altercation that threatens their very existence, forcing them to finally confront their pasts—together. In her riveting first foray into fiction, Yrsa Daley-Ward conjures a kaleidoscopic multiverse of daughterhood and mother-want, exploring the sacrifices that Black women must make for self-actualization. The result is a marvel of a debut novel that boldly asks, “How can it ever, ever be a crime to choose yourself?�
Twin sisters Clara and Dempsey have always struggled to relate, their familial bond severed after their mother vanished into the Thames. In adulthood, they are content to be all but estranged, until Clara sees a woman who looks exactly like their mother on the streets of London. The this version of Serene, aged not a day, has enjoyed a childless life.
Clara, a celebrity author in desperate need of validation, believes Serene is their mother, while Dempsey, isolated and content to remain so, believes she is a con woman. As they clash over this stranger, the sisters hurtle toward an altercation that threatens their very existence, forcing them to finally confront their pasts—together. In her riveting first foray into fiction, Yrsa Daley-Ward conjures a kaleidoscopic multiverse of daughterhood and mother-want, exploring the sacrifices that Black women must make for self-actualization. The result is a marvel of a debut novel that boldly asks, “How can it ever, ever be a crime to choose yourself?�
352 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication June 3, 2025
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Yrsa Daley-Ward
9Ìýbooks901ÌýfollowersYrsa Daley-Ward is a writer and poet of mixed West Indian and West African heritage. Born to a Jamaican mother and a Nigerian father, Yrsa was raised by her devout Seventh Day Adventist grandparents in the small town of Chorley in the North of England. Her first collection of stories 'On Snakes and Other Stories' was published by 3:AM Press.
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Here lies the ultimate display of the unreliable narrator(s).
The Catch is a surreal and poetic examination of the blessings and, at times, curses we receive from our parents. We begin the book with Clara, a writer experiencing success with her new novel. The book's attention gives her free reign to access her darker impulses, relatively unchecked. Clara's novel tells a story remarkably similar to her own life, two twins whose mother died when the girls were quite young. In real life, Clara has a sister who is three minutes younger but worlds different from herself named Dempsey. Their mother abandoned them as babies and presumably drowned in the river Thames. No one really knows, because only her clothes were found.
Dempsey and Clara are separated when they go through the foster care system. As a result, they lead incredibly different lives � while Dempsey is obsessed with her own journey of self acceptance, seeking healers with varied levels of qualification. The two sisters' relationship is contentious at best.
All of this changes when Clara is sure that she has seen her mother, somehow also 30 (the same age as Clara and Dempsey), pocket a watch in a department store. Faced with a psychedelic possibility that their mother is alive, their age, and also really cool, Clara starts to spiral. She and Dempsey have to grapple with their own reality, trying to parse out the fraud amongst the three of them.
It's a circular, meta-narrative. We're reading from Clara and Dempsey's perspectives, with chapters of Clara's novel, Evidence, sparsed throughout. By the time I finished this one, I was reminded of David Lynch's Lost Highway, a film that ends just about where it began. The Catch will have you constantly wondering if you have finally figured it out, or if there's still some catch waiting on the next page.
Here lies the ultimate display of the unreliable narrator(s).
The Catch is a surreal and poetic examination of the blessings and, at times, curses we receive from our parents. We begin the book with Clara, a writer experiencing success with her new novel. The book's attention gives her free reign to access her darker impulses, relatively unchecked. Clara's novel tells a story remarkably similar to her own life, two twins whose mother died when the girls were quite young. In real life, Clara has a sister who is three minutes younger but worlds different from herself named Dempsey. Their mother abandoned them as babies and presumably drowned in the river Thames. No one really knows, because only her clothes were found.
Dempsey and Clara are separated when they go through the foster care system. As a result, they lead incredibly different lives � while Dempsey is obsessed with her own journey of self acceptance, seeking healers with varied levels of qualification. The two sisters' relationship is contentious at best.
All of this changes when Clara is sure that she has seen her mother, somehow also 30 (the same age as Clara and Dempsey), pocket a watch in a department store. Faced with a psychedelic possibility that their mother is alive, their age, and also really cool, Clara starts to spiral. She and Dempsey have to grapple with their own reality, trying to parse out the fraud amongst the three of them.
It's a circular, meta-narrative. We're reading from Clara and Dempsey's perspectives, with chapters of Clara's novel, Evidence, sparsed throughout. By the time I finished this one, I was reminded of David Lynch's Lost Highway, a film that ends just about where it began. The Catch will have you constantly wondering if you have finally figured it out, or if there's still some catch waiting on the next page.
January 31, 2025
When I finished this book I had to look up some reviews right away. Turns out I’m not the only one who unsure of what to think of this story.
Right from the start I wasn’t sure what to think of the writing style. The author writes lyrically and it turns out that’s because she’s a poet. Nothing wrong with that, in fact it makes the read interesting and unique.
My issue is that neither of the main characters was trustworthy so I was never sure what to believe and what to distrust. There’s a time travel element that I couldn’t quite decipher if it was truly happening or a product of mental illness.
I don’t want to over analyze the story for fear of running potential readers off. All I can say is that if you are interested you should give it a try.
Right from the start I wasn’t sure what to think of the writing style. The author writes lyrically and it turns out that’s because she’s a poet. Nothing wrong with that, in fact it makes the read interesting and unique.
My issue is that neither of the main characters was trustworthy so I was never sure what to believe and what to distrust. There’s a time travel element that I couldn’t quite decipher if it was truly happening or a product of mental illness.
I don’t want to over analyze the story for fear of running potential readers off. All I can say is that if you are interested you should give it a try.
January 28, 2025
I don’t know what I just read?? The writing was intoxicating but I had no idea what was happening at any point. I did enjoy Clara and Dempsey as main characters, but by the end I had no idea what was real and what was fake. There was a bit of fourth wall breaking, which only added to my confusion! But I still enjoyed this for the most part, despite my confusion.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for kindly providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. #TheCatch #NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for kindly providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. #TheCatch #NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
April 29, 2025
Clara and Dempsey are twins raised in separate adopted homes after their mother disappeared in the Thames. Now 30, Dempsey on the surface appears to be the most lost, getting sucked in by a therapist/influencer. Clara has written a best-selling novel about the mysterious reappearance of their mother. But is it a novel or real-life? Because also making an appearance is Serene, who may or may not be their mother. Or is she a con woman? Making things odder, Serene is the same age as the twins and claims not to have children, but the rest of her autobiography is eerily similar. If this seems confusing to read about, it was also confusing to read. But also compelling and raising interesting ideas, even if I'm not sure they went anywhere. Still processing this one.
November 1, 2024
I can't wait for this! My favorite poet wrote a novel 💜💜💜
February 2, 2025
Borderline Personality Disorder representation!!!
Wow, this book was kinda crazy. I'll be honest, I didn't like the beginning. It felt way too cheesy and overdramatic, especially with that main character's book quote from a man with who she had slept. The introduction of the heroine through the "one-night stand" scene has been done too many times, and I rolled my eyes a few times.
However, I continued reading and very soon found myself really enjoying the book. With each new chapter, the plot got crazier and crazier, but slowly, with little details. I was amazed at how the author plays with the reality and delusions of the sisters. I was genuinely confused about what was real and what wasn't, but that kept me captivated until the end. The epilogue was an interesting choice - so many variations. It felt experimental, but I can't say I disliked it.
I also enjoyed the character studies. While not so many people may understand the plot, we can't deny that the characters' work was top-tier. The sisters were completely different in their traits and had unique perspectives. They were real, and I understood exactly why they had so much trauma and how it affected them both individually. They shared the same trauma - the maternal abandonment - but it influenced them in different ways. I enjoyed how the sisters went from "we didn't even grow up together" to accepting each other. But the best was, that the author didn't tell us that, they showed.
Overall, I think this book has a pretty good chance of becoming a booktok's literary darling because it's a fresh and unusual exploration of growing up without a mother. However, I am afraid it will receive a lot of controversial reviews, and many readers might not understand and appreciate it. I personally had a great time with this book and I want to thank the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an arc.
Wow, this book was kinda crazy. I'll be honest, I didn't like the beginning. It felt way too cheesy and overdramatic, especially with that main character's book quote from a man with who she had slept. The introduction of the heroine through the "one-night stand" scene has been done too many times, and I rolled my eyes a few times.
However, I continued reading and very soon found myself really enjoying the book. With each new chapter, the plot got crazier and crazier, but slowly, with little details. I was amazed at how the author plays with the reality and delusions of the sisters. I was genuinely confused about what was real and what wasn't, but that kept me captivated until the end. The epilogue was an interesting choice - so many variations. It felt experimental, but I can't say I disliked it.
I also enjoyed the character studies. While not so many people may understand the plot, we can't deny that the characters' work was top-tier. The sisters were completely different in their traits and had unique perspectives. They were real, and I understood exactly why they had so much trauma and how it affected them both individually. They shared the same trauma - the maternal abandonment - but it influenced them in different ways. I enjoyed how the sisters went from "we didn't even grow up together" to accepting each other. But the best was, that the author didn't tell us that, they showed.
Overall, I think this book has a pretty good chance of becoming a booktok's literary darling because it's a fresh and unusual exploration of growing up without a mother. However, I am afraid it will receive a lot of controversial reviews, and many readers might not understand and appreciate it. I personally had a great time with this book and I want to thank the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an arc.
May 5, 2025
A darkly human tale full of unreliable narrators, with shades of Toni Morrison and Daphne du Maurier.
I requested and received an eARC of The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward via NetGalley. Twin sisters Clara and Dempsey have always struggled to relate, their relationship blown apart after their mother vanished into the Thames. Following her disappearance the twins are separated in foster care and have lived under the impression that their mother died. All this changes, however, when Clara is sure she had spotted her dead mother stealing a watch in a department store.
I fell in love with the way this story is written and found myself mesmerized by Daley-Ward’s words. Her prose is poetic and unforgiving, both beautiful and repugnant. The way the author fully allows the reader to inhabit Dempsey and Clara’s world makes for very compelling reading. How the sisters relate to one another on the page felt very real, the tension, anger, and sadness radiating off the page was irresistible. As I read The Catch I kept on finding myself asking, which sister do I trust? Which characters do I believe? It wouldn’t take long for me to realize that I had entered the story with the wrong mindset.
The Catch is puzzling and disorienting with no stability in sight. Just as I thought I had a grasp on what was happening, I had the rug yanked from beneath my feet and had to crawl my way toward the end where I discovered that I knew nothing at all. As confusing, and at times difficult, as this book can be to read, I found it well worth it in the end. Clara, Dempsey, and Serene are willing to hurt themselves, hurt each other, and hurt you, but through all the murk what shines through is the depth of humanity invested in these characters and their stories.
I requested and received an eARC of The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward via NetGalley. Twin sisters Clara and Dempsey have always struggled to relate, their relationship blown apart after their mother vanished into the Thames. Following her disappearance the twins are separated in foster care and have lived under the impression that their mother died. All this changes, however, when Clara is sure she had spotted her dead mother stealing a watch in a department store.
I fell in love with the way this story is written and found myself mesmerized by Daley-Ward’s words. Her prose is poetic and unforgiving, both beautiful and repugnant. The way the author fully allows the reader to inhabit Dempsey and Clara’s world makes for very compelling reading. How the sisters relate to one another on the page felt very real, the tension, anger, and sadness radiating off the page was irresistible. As I read The Catch I kept on finding myself asking, which sister do I trust? Which characters do I believe? It wouldn’t take long for me to realize that I had entered the story with the wrong mindset.
The Catch is puzzling and disorienting with no stability in sight. Just as I thought I had a grasp on what was happening, I had the rug yanked from beneath my feet and had to crawl my way toward the end where I discovered that I knew nothing at all. As confusing, and at times difficult, as this book can be to read, I found it well worth it in the end. Clara, Dempsey, and Serene are willing to hurt themselves, hurt each other, and hurt you, but through all the murk what shines through is the depth of humanity invested in these characters and their stories.
April 9, 2025
It’s always risky picking up such an esoteric book � I am 100% certain that some people will have this on their “best of the year� lists, but for me personally it didn’t quite connect.
This is an autofiction book about estranged twin sisters, Dempsey and Clara, one of whom believes she has seen her mother (who was presumed dead) in some sort of time warp where she is still young (or, in Depmsey’s opinion, a con woman). Clara also happens to be a celebrity author who writes an autofiction book about twin sisters, one of whom meets her mother in some sort of time warp where she is still young.
What this book has that worked well for me: Weird! I love books with a weird, dreamlike quality, where you aren’t quite sure what’s going on but trust the author to take you on a journey. I also am a fan of an unreliable narrator, and that was definitely well done here.
Things that aren’t my jam, but would appeal to the right readers: Unhinged women. I know this has become more and more popular in recent years, but books about sad and/or unhinged women just don’t really appeal to me. From there, the writing also didn’t quite pull me in; I’m not 100% sure how to articulate why, but I think it had to do with the way I struggled to connect with the characters. It was very high-concept, which can sometimes work for me but I think kept me at an arm’s length in this case.
3 stars
This is an autofiction book about estranged twin sisters, Dempsey and Clara, one of whom believes she has seen her mother (who was presumed dead) in some sort of time warp where she is still young (or, in Depmsey’s opinion, a con woman). Clara also happens to be a celebrity author who writes an autofiction book about twin sisters, one of whom meets her mother in some sort of time warp where she is still young.
What this book has that worked well for me: Weird! I love books with a weird, dreamlike quality, where you aren’t quite sure what’s going on but trust the author to take you on a journey. I also am a fan of an unreliable narrator, and that was definitely well done here.
Things that aren’t my jam, but would appeal to the right readers: Unhinged women. I know this has become more and more popular in recent years, but books about sad and/or unhinged women just don’t really appeal to me. From there, the writing also didn’t quite pull me in; I’m not 100% sure how to articulate why, but I think it had to do with the way I struggled to connect with the characters. It was very high-concept, which can sometimes work for me but I think kept me at an arm’s length in this case.
3 stars
May 10, 2025
What just happened here? "The Catch" is a readable, maze-like story, which Yrsa Daley-Ward's writing makes understandable but not comprehensible. Does that make sense? Let me try to explain the story.
Clara and Dempsey are unalike twins. Clara is glamorous and famous for writing a smash novel that might have been written by their dead mother. She's also an addict about to be flung off her carnival-ride life. Dempsey hides in her apartment, eating a sparse vegan diet but feasting on her contempt for her sister. When Clara meets a woman while shopping who has the same name, same face, and same address as their mother, who drowned herself at age thirty, which seems to be the age of the woman Clara has just met. Dempsey thinks her sister has lost lost her mind, but when she meets Serene, who has the same name as their mother, I was all in to find out what the heck was going on.
There's already a lot of buzz about "The Catch," and I look forward to reading what others think. I can see a lot of sprightly discussion coming out of this book, and I recommend it to readers who enjoy wondering. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
Clara and Dempsey are unalike twins. Clara is glamorous and famous for writing a smash novel that might have been written by their dead mother. She's also an addict about to be flung off her carnival-ride life. Dempsey hides in her apartment, eating a sparse vegan diet but feasting on her contempt for her sister. When Clara meets a woman while shopping who has the same name, same face, and same address as their mother, who drowned herself at age thirty, which seems to be the age of the woman Clara has just met. Dempsey thinks her sister has lost lost her mind, but when she meets Serene, who has the same name as their mother, I was all in to find out what the heck was going on.
There's already a lot of buzz about "The Catch," and I look forward to reading what others think. I can see a lot of sprightly discussion coming out of this book, and I recommend it to readers who enjoy wondering. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
March 1, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.
I struggled with the narrative lacking depth and empathy - so while Daley-Ward appears to plumb depths of thought, magical realism and possibility, the actual story was very superficial. Nor did I really care for any of the characters, who read more like caricatures, and this meant there didn't seem to be any 'pay off'. Daley-Ward's idea and ambition is compelling though and I think for many this will be an enjoyable read.
Another concern I do have though is how some reviewers have latched on to the single mention of Borderline Personality Disorder in the book, and calling the characterisation representation as a result... Considering the narrative plays heavily with delusion and the romanticisation of abandonment and drug use, this seems somewhat harmful... And I do hope that wasn't the intention behind the mention of BPD. Although the story really didn't need the stray mention, so for me it does do people who live with BPD a disservice in that regard.
I struggled with the narrative lacking depth and empathy - so while Daley-Ward appears to plumb depths of thought, magical realism and possibility, the actual story was very superficial. Nor did I really care for any of the characters, who read more like caricatures, and this meant there didn't seem to be any 'pay off'. Daley-Ward's idea and ambition is compelling though and I think for many this will be an enjoyable read.
Another concern I do have though is how some reviewers have latched on to the single mention of Borderline Personality Disorder in the book, and calling the characterisation representation as a result... Considering the narrative plays heavily with delusion and the romanticisation of abandonment and drug use, this seems somewhat harmful... And I do hope that wasn't the intention behind the mention of BPD. Although the story really didn't need the stray mention, so for me it does do people who live with BPD a disservice in that regard.
January 15, 2025
(ARC - out 06/03/25 via W.W. Norton & Company) I feel like you can always tell when a poet writes a novel. The language is gorgeous, dense, and usually quite unique. I’ve read Yrsa Daley-Ward’s poetry collection “Bone� a few years ago and was drawn in by her use of descriptive language and beautiful visuals. Her novel writing is no different. This story centers on twin sisters living very different lives, when one of the sister’s sees a woman who looks exactly like their mother, who years ago seemingly drowned in the Thames, except this version of her has not aged and doesn’t have children. I think this is a good one to go into mostly blind. It’s a really beautiful character study, the dialogue is done in an interesting, propulsive way, and the world that the author creates is rooted in reality, but often feels mythical. The cover is also stunning, my god. I’ll be buying a hardcover of this for so many people in my life.
April 14, 2025
Yrsa Daley-Wards inaugural fiction has taken me on a wild ride! This text is lyrical, poetic, emotional and confusing- in the best ways. Part literary fiction, magical realism, fantasy, sci-fi and in some ways a horror novel. How a horror? It’s scary to consider that women (Black women in particular) are failed by almost everyone (including ourselves) and most systems. The decisions that have to be made to secure what Clifton calls “a kind of life� come at her own expense.
Serene and the twins story reminds me of Beloved (Morrison) in that the decisions of a mother end up haunting her and her children who are the only ones who can ultimately decide if the actions were justified or not.Ìý
I enjoyed this journey —even the moments where I was confused or angry because Serene, Clara and, Dempsey are so beautifully human and reminded me of my own fragile humanity.Ìý
ÌýThanks @netgalley for this e-arc. Pub date 06/25.
Serene and the twins story reminds me of Beloved (Morrison) in that the decisions of a mother end up haunting her and her children who are the only ones who can ultimately decide if the actions were justified or not.Ìý
I enjoyed this journey —even the moments where I was confused or angry because Serene, Clara and, Dempsey are so beautifully human and reminded me of my own fragile humanity.Ìý
ÌýThanks @netgalley for this e-arc. Pub date 06/25.
May 7, 2025
Thank you to the Publisher Random House Uk and NetGalley for allowing me access to a e-read ARC of this book.
Rating at 3.5-4�
Where to begin?
This was a dark, twisty and often confusing story, but in a good way. I might not have always known what was real, but it certainly pulled me in, needing to read on in my bid to find out more. (I actually finished it in just over 24hrs).It certainly ticks the box for fans of dysfunctional families, and other world timelines. It's full of emotion, it will keep you on your toes, and it's one that I know will stick with me for a while. It's not one I can see myself reading multiple times, but I may read it again, if only to try and pin down what actually happened.
If you're a fan of reading things that are a bit different, that gets you thinking, I'd say give this one a go!
Rating at 3.5-4�
Where to begin?
This was a dark, twisty and often confusing story, but in a good way. I might not have always known what was real, but it certainly pulled me in, needing to read on in my bid to find out more. (I actually finished it in just over 24hrs).It certainly ticks the box for fans of dysfunctional families, and other world timelines. It's full of emotion, it will keep you on your toes, and it's one that I know will stick with me for a while. It's not one I can see myself reading multiple times, but I may read it again, if only to try and pin down what actually happened.
If you're a fan of reading things that are a bit different, that gets you thinking, I'd say give this one a go!
April 3, 2025
Wow!
Thanks to W.W.Norton for the ARC.
I absolutely loved this book. It slowly pulls you in and then slowly unravels.
This may be a spoiler, but I found it interesting that in the beginning of the book, the chapters would say whose POV you would be reading. But as the book progressed, you lost that reference. I was wondering if this was intentional?
Anyhow, once Clara thought she saw her mother in a store and chased after her, I was hooked. I kept wanting to know who she was because she couldn't be her real mother, right? But when both sisters kept thinking she smelled funny, I knew something was up, but I was not thinking about what was actually happening.
I had so much fun with this!
Thanks to W.W.Norton for the ARC.
I absolutely loved this book. It slowly pulls you in and then slowly unravels.
This may be a spoiler, but I found it interesting that in the beginning of the book, the chapters would say whose POV you would be reading. But as the book progressed, you lost that reference. I was wondering if this was intentional?
Anyhow, once Clara thought she saw her mother in a store and chased after her, I was hooked. I kept wanting to know who she was because she couldn't be her real mother, right? But when both sisters kept thinking she smelled funny, I knew something was up, but I was not thinking about what was actually happening.
I had so much fun with this!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 8, 2025
i wasn’t sure what to expect going into the catch, but wow - this was an entertaining, super trippy ride. i fell in love with the writing style from the get-go; it was poetic and evocative, infused with a dark, dry humour. the story itself took unexpected twists and turns, and while i wasn’t entirely sure what had truly gone down by the final page, i still had an enjoyable time. this isn’t a “no plot, just vibes� read, but the vibes were immaculate and kept me engaged. massive thanks to Cornerstone, Merky Books and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review!
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March 6, 2025
3.75
This book is about Dempsey and Clara (unlikely twins) who got taken into foster care as kids after their mother disappeared.
Or did they?
Or did she?
I will admit that for a lot of this novel I had no idea what was going on, but also I was okay with that.
Because it is magical, and deep and a mind trip but maybe that doesn't matter.
Maybe it's just a well written book that will make you think a lot about what you know, how we perceive ourselves and alternative lives.
This book is about Dempsey and Clara (unlikely twins) who got taken into foster care as kids after their mother disappeared.
Or did they?
Or did she?
I will admit that for a lot of this novel I had no idea what was going on, but also I was okay with that.
Because it is magical, and deep and a mind trip but maybe that doesn't matter.
Maybe it's just a well written book that will make you think a lot about what you know, how we perceive ourselves and alternative lives.
April 22, 2025
This just wasn't for me - I couldn't work out what was going on and I could not connect with the style of writing. In the first part the character refers to the body she is inhabiting - what? Is she a spirit? Maybe I am just too literal and lack an imagination but I cut my losses and started another book.
May 1, 2025
What if your birth mother who gave you up for adoption as a child randomly appears one day except she is your same age? Gorgeously written (love a poet turned novelist) while still being terrifically engaging (and funny!). Gets lost in itself and doesn't quite stick the landing, but I was thrilled and delighted the whole way through.
May 5, 2025
Beautifully written and emotionally raw. The poetic style pulled me in and every word felt intentional. It’s a quiet, powerful reflection on love, longing, and self discovery. Short but impactful with moments that really stayed with me. A meaningful read for anyone who enjoys emotionally rich, thoughtful storytelling.
April 10, 2025
very psychedelic and incredibly confusing (even more than most other novels like this, because there's no sense of stability anywhere). but really poetically writen, awesome chars, and great story. 4 stars. tysm for thea rc.
April 15, 2025
I loved the language and prose in this novel. I was given this book from a goodreads giveaway and was so excited to read it once I opened up my package! I found the story compelling, as I have a sibling myself, and enjoyed the way this book explored family relationships.
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