A vivid picture as shocking as it is gripping Stylist
Spare and claustrophobic [ a] sense of unease and impending doom. Shotsmag
For fans of the harrowing Netflix documentary Athlete A comes Ilaria Bernardinis cautionary tale about what happens when competition goes too far. Harpers Bazaar
During an international contest we see the physical pain, emotional toll, abuse and complicity the competition can foster. Black Swan meets Heathers GRAZIA
Mesmerisinga richness of psychological and sensual detail that non-fiction could never match THE SUNDAY TIMES
A tight, frightening story of friendship, rivalry and obsession, told in sparse and beautiful prose. Tense as the space between the uneven bars.' ABIGAIL DEAN, author of GIRL A
The Girls are Good is a compelling, harrowing, and ultimately devastating portrayal of the horrors of being a teenager in the world of competitive gymnastics. Brilliantly observed, beautifully written its quite simply unforgettable. ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of THE PATIENT
What a book! A stunning and revealing look the world of elite gymnastics. An unforgettable debut. JO JAKEMAN, author of STICKS AND STONES
Brutal and brilliant I read it in one sitting. HARRIET TYCE, author of BLOOD ORANGE
Powerful, claustrophobic, shocking and heart-breaking. JANE SHEMILT, author of THE PATIENT
What a haunting novel. Cruel, barbed, disturbing, poignant and it opened my eyes to an industry so graceful and effortless, and the intensity of a group of young people. LIV MATTHEWS, author of THE PRANK
'Loved this book, its such an original & haunting read which has stated with me long after reading'AMANDA REYNOLDS, author of CLOSE TO ME
