Lilli de Jong

This is an absolutely breathtaking novel that immediately got under my skin. Beautifully written, Benton expertly evokes the experience of new motherhood: the radical shift in identity, the sudden responsibility, and the intense love. I was rooting for Lilli from start to finish, and couldn't wait to return to the book whenever I had to put it down. The book is also relevant to many of today's cultural conversations about female sexuality and women's rights. The writing is excellent; think Geraldine Brooks.