A striking literary debut by Caoilinn Hughes. The novel follows Gael Foess, a brilliant and unconventional young woman whose privileged life unravels after her family's financial collapse. As she struggles to navigate class, ambition, identity, family dysfunction, and survival in contemporary Ireland, Gael's sharp intelligence and resilience are tested in unexpected ways. The novel combines dark humor, social commentary, and psychological depth to create a vivid portrait of a young woman searching for meaning and independence.