by Sally Rooney
First published 2017
In Dublin, college students Frances and Bobbi perform spoken word together, drawing admiring glances. Their close, ambiguous bond is tested when they meet an older married couple, Melissa and Nick, who draw them into a complex web of emotions. As Frances and Bobbi grapple with their feelings, they must confront the realities of class, power, and the fragility of connection. At its heart,
Genres: drama, romance, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Dublin (Ireland)
336 pages · Paperback · Crown