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The Bay (2023)
Julia Rampen
"A study of empathy and compassion, in lyrical prose. It examines human connections and asks how we should care for others, and be cared for ourselves - immersive and thought-provoking. There is a luminous, shimmering sense of place."
You Can Stay (2022)
Elle Connel
"Lucy has created an unforgettable villain, a 'Gorgon of Wellness', a villain for our times - Misery for the Goop generation. You Can Stay is fantastic - an absolute treat of a book."
The Tick and the Tock of the Crocodile Clock (2022)
Kenny Boyle
"Funny, heart-breaking and compassionate. Kenny Boyle deals with difficult subjects with great insight and a light touch. If you have ever dreamed of escape and of living life with no safety harness, this is the book for you."
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