Madelaine Lucas recommends

Slanting Towards the Sea (2025)
Lidija Hilje
"A novel of extraordinary heart. One of the most moving and evocative debuts I have had the pleasure of reading."

Radiant Heat (2024)
Sarah-Jane Collins
"A vivid and propulsive novel that shimmers with the heat and intensity of the Australian bush, where the lingering threat of violence hangs over the raw, visceral beauty of the landscape. Collins has crafted an unforgettable tale of survival, resilience, and community in the aftermath of personal and collective grief. Radiant Heat is a thrillingly suspenseful, heartbreaking and ultimately exhilarating read."