Whoever You Are, Honey

Set against the backdrop of an AI pioneer’s murder, Whoever You Are, Honeyis built on simmering tensions at the precipice of boiling over, marked by a distinct strain of techno-pessimism endemic to someone who grew up during the rise of Silicon Valley. The twin themes of women’s loneliness and desire are the timeless beating hearts of Olivia Gatwood’s debut novel, propped up by of-the-moment ruminations on queerness and artificial intelligence . . . vivid storytelling * Vogue *
Sharp, captivating, and apt - an intimate, pitch-perfect fable of the time, I immediately went back to the start. -- Yrsa Daley-Ward, author of The Terrible
A sensual, detail-rich, utterly immersive novel. So propulsive and atmospheric (and at times creepy), I never wanted to put it down and longed for its company when not turning the pages.A gorgeous reading experience -- Jenny Mustard
As lush and hypnotic as a dreampop album, this is an intoxicating debut about two women, each carrying a dark secret, who desire more than they've been allowed to want. -- Leigh Stein, author of Self Care
A gorgeous, haunting, tender story of women finding different kinds of love and solace in each other, Whoever You Are, Honey looks directly into the deep, dark depths of what makes us alive - and what sustains that life. I loved every minute of it. -- Gabrielle Korn, author of Yours for the Taking
Whoever You Are, Honey is a gripping, heartfelt novel, a moving exploration of unconventional friendships and the desire to be accepted and loved — not in spite of, but because of, our flaws. Every page sparkles with insight about human intimacy, the stories we project onto one another, and the courage to push past first impressions to a deeper, more complicated understanding. -- Kate Folk, author of Out There
Lush with desire, pleasure, and the deep longing for connection that underlies everything we do, Whoever You Are, Honey makes the familiar new; the everyday is made sensuous, rich, and jewel-bright. -- Claudia Cravens, author of Lucky Red
A tender and searching exploration of what it means to inhabit a female body. The characters — wounded, wounding, and longing for a better world — will catch you up and carry you along with them. -- Kelly Link, author of The Book of Love
Here’s a novel about the vastness of feeling and friendship - their unruliness a brilliant counterpoint to the glazed screens and aspirations of the modern world. -- Anna Metcalfe, author of Chrysalis
Gatwood’s writing is lyrical, eerily propulsive and addictive. This is the type of novel I’m always hoping to find—I couldn’t put it down. -- Amy Taylor, author of Search History