Milk Teeth

Milk Teeth by Jessica Andrews is a deeply emotional and captivating exploration of love, identity, and the complexities of desire. The narrative follows a young girl growing up in the north-east of England. Surrounded by scarcity, she grapples with her own emerging desires and the ingrained belief that she is undeserving of love. Years later, she finds herself in London and Paris, living in tiny rented rooms and working in noisy bars, when she meets a man who offers a different perspective on her existence. When this newfound partner invites her to Barcelona, the protagonist is thrown into a world imbued with the shimmering heat of the Mediterranean. Here, she faces a tumultuous journey between pleasure and shame. As she navigates this new landscape, rich with sensory experiences and emotional challenges, she must confront her deepest fears and discover if she has the capacity to change. 'Consuming and sexy' The Times

Andrews' prose is both consuming and sexy, pulling readers into a raw and intimate portrait of a woman on the brink of transformation. The story highlights the tension between longing and self-worth, crafting a narrative that is unusually raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful.

'Unusually raw . . . so honest and hopeful' Financial Times

Through the protagonist’s journey, Andrews delves into themes of love, vulnerability, and self-discovery with a rare and beguiling intensity. The relationship she explores is one of contradiction and catharsis, promising a new way of seeing the world yet laden with the potential for self-doubt and revelation.

'Addictive, immediate, brilliant' Helen Mort

Helen Mort praises the novel for its addictive quality, immediate engagement, and brilliant execution. Readers are swiftly immersed in the emotional depth and lyrical beauty of Andrews' storytelling.

'A sharp and beguiling love story . . . Milk Teeth is a transporting, gorgeous novel' Independent

The Independent lauds Milk Teeth as a sharp and beguiling love story, transporting readers through its gorgeously constructed narrative and evocative settings. This novel invites readers to experience the world through the eyes of a young woman learning to embrace her desires and worthiness of love.