Book Reviews
I Fear My Pain Interests You by Stephanie LaCava
A ‘chic sad girl’ novel that dives into female suffering and objectification, with a protagonist who cannot feel pain.
Cold Enough For Snow by Jessica Au
A mother-daughter relationship takes centre stage in this quiet and unassuming novella about the unreliability of memory.
Every Day is Gertie Day by Helen Meany
Winner of the 2021 Viva La Novella Prize, Meany’s debut is a quirky, intelligent and entertaining tale not to be missed.
On The Sunday, She Created God by Gerii Pleitez
This raw and gritty debut novella packs a punch.
Assembly by Natasha Brown
In this debut novella, Brown explores the pressures and prejudice faced by a black British woman as she contemplates the meaning of ‘success.’