Square One: A brilliantly bold and sharply funny debut from the author of The Panic Years

Hanna expected to have a fulfilling and successful career, a healthy long-term relationship, a house, and a flat of her own by thirty. But she's single, flooded with wedding invitations, and unable to afford to live on her own. Will she figure out what she really wants?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Daisy Buchanan's novel "Insatiable" is a captivating and poignant exploration of the lives of three women, each facing their own challenges and struggles. The story follows Hanna, a thirty-year-old woman who has achieved success in her career but is still single and struggling to find a meaningful relationship. Despite her expectations of having a fulfilling and successful life, including a healthy relationship and a place of her own, Hanna finds herself back at square one, single after breaking up with someone she is not sure ever loved her. She is flooded with wedding invitations and pregnancy scan pictures from her friends, while she is unable to afford to live on her own and is forced to move in with her father, who is also single and dating.

Hanna's life is in reverse, and she is under pressure to keep up with the expectations of others. Her father's insufferable musings on Tinder only add to her frustration and confusion. As the story unfolds, we see Hanna navigate through a series of challenges and setbacks, trying to figure out what she really wants from life. She confronts her past relationships, explores new opportunities, and confronts her own insecurities and fears.

Through her journey, "Insatiable" offers a powerful message about the importance of self-discovery and the courage to pursue our dreams. Buchanan's writing is sharp and comic, with moments of tenderness and insight that will resonate with readers. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story's pacing is perfect, keeping the reader engaged and invested throughout.

In conclusion, "Insatiable" is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain in their life. Daisy Buchanan's novel offers a refreshing and honest portrayal of women's lives, and her writing is both captivating and poignant. This is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it, and it is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the importance of pursuing our dreams.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 127 x 199 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804990858