An assured debut from an exciting new voice, Nworah has written a gripping, twisting take that is a blend of psychological thriller and horror Glamour
A neo-gothic thrillercomplete with a magnificently horrifying villain Daily Mail
'An impressive and moving first novel' Irish Times
Theres more than a hint of horror in this claustrophobic and very disturbing domestic thriller Guardian, 'Best Crime and Thrillers'
A deeply immersive and wrenching study of the life of a young woman in an arranged marriage and the thorny paths she must navigate in her quest for freedom. This debut shines with a brilliance that will run through you clean as an arrow. Ive yet to read a story so gutting, yet tender and thoughtful in its handling of such an important subject Ukamaka Olisakwe, author of OGADINMA
Unfurls bloody truths about the lives of girls and women in language that writhes and burns on the page. A jaw-dropping debut of intimate horror perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Daisy Johnson Amy Gentry, author of BAD HABITS
To read HOUSE WOMAN is to encounter characters that are alive in their desires. They want what they want and they want it now. Nworahs debut is full of twists and sentences that will stun you. A book rich in surprises Kemi Falodun, writer, journalist and author of SOUNDBENDER: THE MANY LIVES OF BEAUTIFUL NUBIA
An unflinching, unforgettable slow-burn thriller, HOUSE WOMAN reveals searing truths about womens bodily autonomy and the hidden Gothic horrors of marriage while refusing to provide any simple answers and the novel is all the more satisfying for it. Adorah Nworah is a stunning literary talent, and her debut will enthral you, incense you, and haunt you forever Layne Fargo, author of THEY NEVER LEARN
