by Sally Rooney
First published 2019
Sukie, a young Irish woman, works as a personal assistant to an older, wealthy man named Nicholas. As their relationship grows more intimate, Sukie finds herself entangled in a delicate power dynamic, torn between her growing feelings and the financial security he provides. Navigating desire, dependency, and the implications of their class divide, Sukie must confront the realities of her situation. At its heart,
Genres: drama, romance, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
112 pages · Paperback