Witty and wild'

Harper's Bazaar

'A strange but uniquely beautiful concept of a love story that delves into care, compassion and what it is to be human'

Stylist

'This is a sharp, funny and poignant look at what it means to connect with another being, and yourself'

Weike Wang, New York Times

Vi Liu's life is a mess. Having dropped out of college, she's stuck in a job she hates at a local hotel. Her ex-boyfriend has blocked her and she's lashing out at her...

LONGLISTED FOR THE STELLA PRIZE

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA LITERARY FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD

'A complex heroine who wrestles with the demands of faith, lust and ambition... A forceful wonder'

The Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month

'A gripping, gorgeous story of faith and feminism... A rapturous read'

Daily Mail

'A spectacular story of shape-shifting, love and faith . . . It enthralled me'

Jessie Burton, author of The Miniaturist