I had thought of ending this review by predicting that Kiley Reid may be the next Sally Rooney. This is the calling card of a virtuoso talent, a thrilling millennial spin on the 19th-century novel of manners that may call to mind another recent literary sensation. You really should read it, ASAP' Stylist 'About power dynamics, race, social commentary, and also why and how we are the woman we are' Pandora Sykes 'An extraordinarily deft debut, written with wisdom, kindness and sharp humour' Daily Mail 'A beautiful tale of how we live now' Elizabeth Day This year's hit debut' Guardian 'A biting tale of race and class' Sunday Times 'I couldn't put this down' Jojo Moyes 'Bites into the zeitgeist then spits it out with gusto. When a surprising connection emerges between the two women, it sends them on a crash course that will upend everything they think they know - about themselves, each other, and the messy dynamics of privilege. But Emira herself is aimless, broke and wary of Alix's desire to help. Her employer Alix, a feminist blogger with the best of intentions, resolves to make things right. 'A new literary star' The Times A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick // A Zoella Book Club Pick // A Times, Stylist, Elle, Glamour and BBC Best Book of 2020 When Emira is apprehended at a supermarket for 'kidnapping' the white child she's actually babysitting, it sets off an explosive chain of events.

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