Bad Fruit may be a good read for someone who enjoys exploring complex family dynamics, particularly the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters. The book is a haunting portrayal of a mother's unpredictability and a daughter's struggle to piece together her fragmented memories. Ella King's writing is both beautiful and disturbing, drawing the reader in and refusing to let go. If you're looking for a character-driven, literary thriller that explores the darker side of family ties, Bad Fruit might be the perfect pick for you.

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‘Masterful in its evocation of the complexity of mother-daughter relationships, this is a darkly fascinating, tightly plotted narrative from a writer to watch’ Harper’s BazaarI KNOW I’M A BAD PERSON. THAT THERE’S SOMETHING COILED AND ROTTEN IN ME.17-year-old Lily is mama’s girl, mama’s doll.Every evening she pours Mama a glass of perfectly spoilt orange juice. She arranges her teddy bears on the bed, just so. She puts on the matching pink clothes that Mama likes her to wear.But Mama’s love flies so close to hate. And as her behaviour escalates, as she starts to unravel, so do the memories that Lily has kept locked away for so long.She only wanted to be good, to piece Mama back together. But what if instead . . . Lily tears her apart?Gripping and devastating, from a new voice that cuts as sharp as a knife, this is an unforgettable debut about a family gone bad.

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