"Brilliant writing—lively and heartbreaking at every turn."

—Jill McCorkle, New York Times bestselling author of Life After Life

"A riveting debut."

—Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author of Serena and Nothing Gold Can Stay

"I think people will be reading this book for quite some time to come."

—Randall Kenan, National Book Critics Circle Award finalist and author of Let the Dead Bury Their Dead

"Lilting, joyous prose. This novel … is a hard luck story that will make you feel good."

—Debra Monroe, author of On the Outskirts of Normal: Forging a Family Against the Grain

"Addie is a character that will linger and grow beloved. … I will never forget the impact of the final pages."

—Patricia Henley, National Book Award finalist and author of Other Heartbreaks

"Fresh, riveting, and brilliantly written. The richly layered story explores motherhood … in ways that break new ground."

—Angela Davis-Gardner, author of Butterfly’s Child

"Beautiful, dream-like language … goes right to the heart, without being filtered through the brain, the way a smell connects you to a memory."

—Nancy Peacock, New York Times Notable author of Life Without Water and The Life & Times of Persimmon Wilson

"Unforgettable and gripping."

—BookPage