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Her characters often find themselves at the crossroads of the ordinary and the extraordinary, challenging readers to contemplate the deeper meanings behind their experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBind Me Tighter Still\u003c\/em\u003e continues this exploration with themes that touch on personal transformation and emotional depth, all while maintaining Ehrlich's characteristic flair for blending general fiction with elements of science fiction and fantasy. Her writing not only entertains but also prompts introspection, making her works a must-read for fans of innovative and genre-defying literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time follower or new to her work, Lara Ehrlich's books offer a compelling reading experience that is both dazzling and thought-provoking. 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A girl born with feathers undertakes a quest for the mother who abandoned her. An indecisive woman drinks Foresight, only to become stymied by the futures branching before her. A proofreader cultivates a cage-fighting alter ego. A woman becomes psychologically trapped in her car. A girl acts on her desire for a childhood friend as a monster draws closer to the shore. A widow invites a bear to hibernate in her den.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnimal Wife\u003c\/em\u003e was selected as the winner of the Red Hen Fiction Award by \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Ann Hood, who says of the collection, 'From the first sentence \u003cem\u003eAnimal Wife\u003c\/em\u003e grabbed me and never let go. 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She trades her tail for legs, marries the first man she meets, and bears a daughter, only to find domesticity as suffocating as the sea. Craving more, Ceto flees with her daughter Naia back to the ocean, where she reinvents herself as the star of a mermaid burlesque, performing in a lavish tank carved into the limestone cliffs above the waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Sirenland, Ceto's sensual performances and the erotic allure of her trained sirens transform the seaside attraction into a national sensation—a glittering empire where spectacle, desire, and female power reign. But as Naia comes of age and begins to question her mother's vision, the boundary between empowerment and exploitation grows dangerously thin. When a shocking death rocks Sirenland, Ceto's rule is threatened, and mother and daughter must reckon with the cost of performance on their already tenuous bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBind Me Tighter Still\u003c\/i\u003e is a lush, provocative exploration of power, sex, sacrifice, and motherhood—a celebration of female strength in a world determined to tame it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340646334700,"sku":"9781636282800","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15989703482770.jpg?v=1772163374"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lara-ehrlich.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}