Come and Get It

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid is an intricate and absorbing tale that delves deep into the complexities of ambition, societal expectations, and the high stakes world of academia. In this razor-sharp and emotionally resonant novel, readers will follow the intertwined journeys of Millie and Agatha as they navigate a precarious balance between personal aspirations and moral dilemmas.

Millie is a determined student with dreams of graduating, securing a stable job, and eventually buying a house. Her current life revolves around diligent savings from her campus job. However, when a visiting professor presents an unusual and lucrative opportunity, Millie is quick to seize it, hoping it will expedite her financial aspirations.

In contrast, Agatha is a seasoned writer dealing with the aftermath of a painful breakup. As she dives into research for her latest book on societal attitudes towards weddings and wealth, an unexpected opportunity arises when she starts interviewing the girls in Millie's dormitory. The vibrant and often chaotic dorm life provides Agatha with rich material, but soon she realises the best stories are taking place behind closed doors, far from her initial research focus.

The bond between Millie and Agatha evolves into an intriguing alliance filled with unexpected theatrics, vengeful pranks, and illicit engagements. As they become more enmeshed in each other's lives, both women are forced to confront how much they are willing to sacrifice to reach their goals. The ensuing drama challenges their ethics and uncovers the raw undercurrents of human desire and ambition.

Sharp, intimate, and provocatively insightful, Come and Get It casts a critical eye on our money-driven society. Reid masterfully weaves a tension-filled narrative spotlighting the intersection of desire, consumption, and morality.

‘I couldn’t put it down, and I didn't want to either’ – Emily Henry

‘The drama is just too juicy – how could anyone resist a binge?’ – Guardian

‘Razor-sharp … Packs a huge emotional punch’ – Daily Mail

‘Smart, funny, and perceptive’ – i

‘A perfect read’ – Stylist

‘Wonderfully immersive, propulsive, and beautifully paced’ – Paul Harding

‘Quiet and intense … A joy to read’ – Jessica George

‘Witty and nuanced’ – Red

‘[An] incisive novel everyone will be talking about’ – Town and Country