Madwoman

Darkly funny, heart-smashing, and absolutely unforgettable, Madwoman is a masterpiece. – Rachel Yoder, author of Nightbitch

An unexpected letter from her mother threatens to pull Clove back to a life she's left behind, in this thrilling novel from an explosive new talent.

Clove has spent years building the perfect life. It's about to come crashing down.

To the outside world, Clove has it all. Thanks to her lies, she's landed the life of her dreams, complete with a kind, reliable husband, two adorable children, and a stable family home. So what if silencing the memories of her own abusive childhood means racking up a little credit card debt or obsessing about her wellness routine? Nothing to see here.

But then a letter arrives from a women's prison in California – a letter that threatens to expose the secrets of a past she has worked so hard to hide. Soon, Clove will become caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the very people she thought she had outrun. No amount of shopping, green juice, or meditation can help her avoid the defining day of her life forever.

Brave, hilarious and full of surprising twists, Madwoman is a story about violence, recovery, and Clove's refusal to be defined by her worst experiences.

A truly stunning read – this is my book of the year. – Ella Berman