i
‘An extraordinary and emotionally immersive novel – the music of Lisa Allen-Agostini’s writing voice is gloriously specific to Trinidad, yet this heart-wrenching story of a woman both liberated and in need of liberation has universal resonance. The powerful themes that emerge are both unpredictable and unforgettable, dealing with the masquerade of everyday love as well as hidden secrets that are the legacy of family.’
– Margaret Busby
‘As with its protagonist, Alethea, this book strips you down to raw nerve to build you back up again. Allen-Agostini has an unswerving eye with so much: the legacies of familial and sexual violence; the chronic self-suppression of the survivors; and finally, the life-saving and precious human urge to offer true love and friendship.’
– Nalo Hopkinson
‘This is the kind of novel where you dip into the first page and don’t come up for breath until the last; the surface of the writing is so smooth that you fall right in. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read!’
– Kei Miller