I.... don't get it. Two stars because the author's writing style was visceral and commanded attention. No other stars because I did not understand this book at all. Why are all the characters portrayed as various food items in otherwise human daily lives? Why are Peach's parents so sexually aggressive/suggestive in front of their children? Why does Peach perform actions that don't make sense? The short length of this novella worked to its advantage because if this was a full length novel I would not have continued it. I'm not sure what genre this is being marketed under, but I thought it was typical YA. I recommend that it's marketed as poetry and magical realism so that no other readers go in expecting something vastly different.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and Netgalley for an ARC!

While the description of the book and a glowing thumbs up from novelist George Saunders, I was one able to stomach about 1/5 of this book. It's original and daring, but the style wasn't for me. It's very much a stream of consciousness narrative that i just cannot seem to get into. Also, the depiction of the main character's parents felt like satire. Forced. Unreal. I must have missed the intent, the purpose of the work.

I think this book falls under the love it or hate it category.

This short book packed a lot of punch. The writing style wasn't my cup of tea. I prefer a clear notation of quotations, but it didn't take away from the overall story. This was by no means a pleasant book, but worth the quick read.

Do not understand, did not like and would not have finished the book if it were any longer. Found the writing to be weird, unconventional, confusing and unclear. And after reading the whole book, I am not at all sure the specifics of the story or the personality of the characters.

A harrowing tale of the aftermath of a sexual assault, the eponymous victim, Peach, provides a strong narrative throughout this short but stunning novel. Initially reminiscent of Eimear McBride's "A Girl is a Half-formed Thing", it steps beyond imitation and finds its own voice about a third of the way through, and from then on it's a rapid descent into the depths of Emma Glass's imagination.
This is not an easy book to read by any means. The subject matter alone is challenging, and Glass pulls no punches in her descriptions of Peach's thoughts, actions, emotions and dreams. Added to that is the stream of consciousness style in parts, which sometimes leaves you thinking "did I really read that?!" and revisiting passages to parse them fully. 
That said, if you're up for the challenge, this is a hugely rewarding read. Glass brings a unique voice to Peach's story, and one that I'd recommend sitting down with for a few hours - she'll stay in your head for weeks afterwards.