'I read it quickly one weekend, engrossed in Iris's story. Sauma skewers the falsities and disappointments of contemporary life and work with rare sensitivity, unfolding an evocative narrative of unearthly escape. I loved it.' - Megan Hunter, author of The End We Start From
'Luiza Sauma's debut novel is that rare thing: a completely absorbing, brilliantly-designed, literary work.' - Anita Shreve on Flesh and Bone and Water
'Her writing is beautiful. I am sure I'll see her name on the spine of many a novel to come.' - Rachel Seiffert, author of the Booker-shortlisted The Dark Room