“I was flesh thirst desire dust blood lips cracking feet blistered knees skinned hips bruised, but I was so happy not to be napping on a sofa under a blanket with an older man by my side and a baby on my lap.”

These lines come from Deborah Levy's, "Hot Milk": a compelling exploration of identity, relationships, and the complexities of family dynamics. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish coast, Sofia's journey unveils layers of self-discovery and tangled emotions. Levy's poetic prose and vivid imagery make this novel an unforgettable literary experience.

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