Oh Lillian, she's a woman on the verge and perhaps one of the best-written female characters I have read in YEARS. Kirsten King created a wholly three-dimensional world with unique yet, unfortunately, sometimes relatable characters that spin you around in their webs. I woke up at 6am to finish it before going to work because I had to know the ending. RUN DON'T WALK TO READ THIS INCREDIBLE DEBUT!!

This book hooked me immediately and I finished it in a single day. It's like a trainwreck in the best possible way - you can't look away as Lillian, the protagonist, makes terrible decision after terrible decision. She's simultaneously funny, tragic, distressingly relatable at times, and tremendously screwed up. I enjoyed this one very much.

An absolutely stellar debut. I'm not sure I've ever hated the main character of a novel more and I absolutely couldn't wait to see what hell she was about to cause for herself and everyone else next. Truly the new definition of "unhinged." King is going to be one of the breakout litfic voices of 2026, I'm certain of it. Genuinely laugh out loud funny and truly horrific.

I received a copy for review. All opinions are my own. Wow this book was wild and full of twists as the story unfolded. I was shocked and on edge from Lillian’s behavior throughout but also related to her in certain ways like how we all have the ability to let ourselves spin out of control. I found myself guessing the outcome till the very end. If you’re looking for an entertaining yet thrilling twisty read, this is the book for you to read next!