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Milk Teeth

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Milk Teeth by Jessica Andrews is a poignant exploration of a young woman's journey to self-discovery and belonging. Set against the backdrop of vibrant city life and contrasting rural landscapes, the novel delves into themes of identity, love, and the search for meaningful relationships. Andrews' lyrical prose captures the emotional nuances of growing up and finding one's place in the world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy vivid, poetic storytelling that captures the complexities of identity, love, and belonging. Explore deeply personal and evocative narratives as the protagonist navigates the turbulent waters of youth and self-discovery.

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Milk Teeth

From the author of the award-winning Saltwater comes an intimate love story about desire and shame

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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.

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Milk Teeth by Jessica Andrews has garnered praise for its rich, lyrical prose and sensuous imagery. Reviewers highlighted its exploration of young love, desire, and the complexities of class and identity. The novel is described as addictive, immediate, and brilliant, with a deeply intimate and visceral narrative style that delves into personal and societal expectations. It’s seen as a profound and transporting read that more than fulfils the promise of Andrews's debut.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473682825

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Jessica Andrews writes fiction. Her debut novel, Saltwater, was published in 2019 and won the Portico Prize in 2020 and her second novel, Milk Teeth, was published in 2022. She is a Contributing Editor for ELLE magazine and she writes for the Guardian, the Independent, BBC Radio 4 and Stylist, among others. She was nominated for the ELLE List in 2020 and shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction Futures in 2022. She co-runs literary and arts magazine, The Grapevine, and co-presents literary podcast, Tender Buttons. She is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at City University, London.

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