All the stars for this story. I think it will be a hit with book clubs. It's different and atmospheric. I was sucked into the book from the beginning chapter. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

“Needle Lake” is a short fictional novel that I really enjoyed reading! This is the first time reading a book by this author and I was extremely impressed by the psychological aspects of it. This story is about all things girlhood. It delves deep into different aspects of how it is like being a girl, living in the modern world. The writing is in lyrical prose, it has a clear thesis and I found it to be thought provoking! It is fast paced and has likable characters. Be sure to read the content warnings. I highly recommend this short read! I give this book a solid 5 out of 5 stars rating!

Thank you to NetGalley, author Justine Champine and Random House | The Dial Press for this digital advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review!

This novel is expected to be published on December 2, 2025!