Saltwater

This feminist coming-of-age novel explores the complex and imperfect bond between a daughter and her mother. Raised in northern England, Lucy's life is shaped by her mother's lessons in womanhood, while her shift into adulthood comes with the burden of her father's troubles. Andrews weaves together lyrical vignettes as Lucy navigates university, loss, and her journey towards finding her place in the world. Saltwater is a sensuous and stunning debut that honors the beauty and complexity of daughterhood.