From Joanna Horton comes a sharp, emotionally charged debut about friendship, desire, and the complicated space where the two collide.

Mari and Elisabeth have been inseparable since university—bound together by shared experiences, ambition, and the uncertainty of early adulthood. Now in their mid-twenties, they’re drifting through life, navigating casual jobs, messy relationships, and the pressure of figuring out who they want to be.

Everything shifts when they meet Jack.

Older, charismatic, and deeply intellectual, Jack draws both women into his world—blurring the lines between friendship, attraction, and control. What begins as fascination soon evolves into something far more complex, as boundaries are tested and loyalties begin to fracture.

As the years unfold, the consequences of their choices ripple outward—shaping their futures in ways they never expected.

Raw, thought-provoking, and deeply character-driven, this novel explores power dynamics, identity, and the fragile nature of close relationships.

✨ Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Literary Fiction
🌶️ Spice Level: Moderate

📚 Series: Standalone

Unsettling, compelling, and beautifully written—perfect for readers who love messy relationships, complex female friendships, and coming-of-age stories with edge 💔✨