Cutting Teeth: No parent could have expected this...

In the novel "Cutting Teeth," a mysterious medical condition causes children to crave blood, and a young teacher is found murdered at a preschool. The only witnesses are the children, and their mothers are suspects as the police investigate. The book explores societal expectations of mothers and the realities of parenthood.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Is parenthood not all about sacrifice?

Sharp, original, and wickedly astute, Ashley Audrain's The Push is a deliciously dark novel that exposes all the little horrors of motherhood.

Kirsten Miller, author of The Change, delves into the personal quests of Darby, Mary Beth, and Rhea, who are on a mission to reclaim aspects of their identities that have been subsumed by motherhood, including their careers, sex lives, and bodies. However, their plans are disrupted when an unsettling medical condition begins to spread around the Little Academy preschool: the kids are craving blood.

As the police close in on the truth, it becomes clear that the children are not just witnesses, but suspects, along with their mothers. Cutting Teeth is a captivating blend of murder mystery and motherhood manifesto that explores the standards society holds mothers to, as well as the ones we hold ourselves. It delves into the unspoken truths about becoming a parent and offers a raw and honest portrayal of the challenges and joys of parenthood.

The plot is ingeniously genius, with descriptions that are riveting. This story has a real bite to it, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next twist in the tale. Whether you're a parent or not, Cutting Teeth is a must-read that will leave you contemplating the intricacies of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of motherhood.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787304369