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'A new literary star' The TimesThe instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Longlisted for the 2020 Booker PrizeA Times, Guardian, Sunday Times, Telegraph, Mail on Sunday, Red, Good Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan Book of the YearWhen Emira is apprehended at a supermarket for 'kidnapping' the white child she's actually babysitting, it sets off an explosive chain of events. Her employer Alix, a feminist blogger with the best of intentions, resolves to make things right.But Emira herself is aimless, broke and wary of Alix's desire to help. When a surprising connection emerges between the two women, it sends them on a crash course that will upend everything they think they know - about themselves, each other, and the messy dynamics of privilege.__________________________'Essential. This year's hit debut' Guardian'A biting tale of race and class' Sunday Times'I couldn't put this down' Jojo Moyes'Bites into the zeitgeist then spits it out with gusto. You really should read it, ASAP' Stylist'About power dynamics, race, social commentary, and also why and how we are the woman we are' Pandora Sykes'An extraordinarily deft debut, written with wisdom, kindness and sharp humour' Daily Mail'A beautiful tale of how we live now' Elizabeth DayA Reese Witherspoon and Zoella Book Club PickA Sunday Times, Guardian, Times, Daily Mail, i, Daily Telegraph, Grazia and Evening Standard Summer Read

"It's 2017 at the University of Arkansas. Millie Cousins, a senior resident assistant, wants to graduate, get a job, and buy a house. So when Agatha Paul, a visiting professor and writer, offers Millie an easy yet unusual opportunity, she jumps at the chance. But Millie's starry-eyed hustle becomes jeopardized by odd new friends, vengeful dorm pranks, and illicit intrigue"--

In this compelling new novel from the author of a bestselling phenomenon, Millie is determined to graduate, secure a job, and buy a house. While saving from her campus job, she seizes an unusual opportunity for extra income offered by a visiting professor. Agatha, a writer recovering from a breakup, is researching attitudes toward weddings and money for her new book. She finds rich material while interviewing the girls in Millie's dorm, but soon realizes the most intriguing stories are unfolding behind closed doors. As Millie and Agatha form an unexpected bond, they become entangled in roommate dramas, vengeful pranks, and illicit intrigue, prompting them to reconsider how much they are willing to sacrifice to achieve their desires. This sharp, intimate, and provocative narrative explores our money-obsessed society through a tension-filled lens, delving into themes of desire, consumption, and questionable behavior. With praise for its smart, funny, and perceptive storytelling, this novel promises to be a captivating read that will resonate with many. It is described as wonderfully immersive, beautifully paced, and a joy to read, ensuring it will be a topic of conversation.