UNDERRATED GEM ALERT
Summary - Gritty, yet beautifully written, this literary novel takes on such tough topics as addiction, mental health, and physical and sexual abuse with grace and dignity, portraying Tessa as a compassionate and resilient survivor. Despite the violence and trage there is also a lot of love and hope in this.
It had been a while since fiction blew me away like this - this book was so powerful and well written. There are dark parts (mostly in the beginning) but it is also a beautiful book with some unexpected relationships and moments that make this a book you don’t want to miss.
I believe in first saw @novel and knew I needed to add it to my list and I’m so glad I did, so thank you, Susie!
Thank you to @prh for a listening copy, I loved it - the narrator has this gritty, strained voice that I think works but might not be for everyone.
In whatever format you prefer, I recommend checking it out, especially if you love books like Betty, Demon Copperhead, and Shuggie Bain.
Did you love any of those I mentioned? Do you like these dark, gritty, emotional kind of books?
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Toni Rocchetti is a copy editor helping authors strengthen their narratives, deepen character arcs, and find the story that is already in the draft. She reads 80+ books a year across literary fiction, memoir, and nonfiction — and writes about what she is learning along the way. Work with Toni →
