First published 2025
When Cora hesitates to name her newborn son, she sets off a cascade of alternate realities. In each, her family navigates love, control, and the ripple effects of domestic abuse. Through three versions of their lives, Cora must confront the weight of her decisions and the possibilities for healing. This lyrical, layered novel explores how a single name can alter the course of a life.
Genres: literary-fiction, domestic-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: alternate-reality, family-dynamics, healing
Setting: England, Ireland
328 pages · Hardcover · Pamela Dorman Books
Content warnings: domestic-violence