by Una Mullally
First published 2018
When a young woman named Ailbhe falls pregnant, she must navigate Ireland's draconian abortion laws. Facing societal pressure and the threat of jail time, Ailbhe is forced to make an impossible choice. As her journey unfolds, the novel lays bare the human cost of the 8th Amendment, capturing the courage and resilience of those who dare to challenge the status quo.
Genres: fiction, irish-literature, contemporary, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: forced-proximity, social-justice
Setting: Ireland
Period: Contemporary
224 pages · Paperback · Unbound
Content warnings: pregnancy-loss