Sian Dennis

1 month ago | nbmagazine.co.uk | Sian Dennis |Madeleine Knowles

Samantha Sotto Yambao describes her UK debut novel, Water Moon, as “dreaming while you are awake” - a sentiment that perfectly encapsulates its immersive, otherworldly quality that electrifies every sentence. Marketed as Erin Morgenstern meets Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away, the novel combines the wistful lyricism of contemporary Japanese romantic fiction with the sharper, more intricate edges of modern phantasmagorical storytelling, whisking the reader away on a journey unlike any other.

2 months ago | nbmagazine.co.uk | Sian Dennis |Sophie Percival

“This book is for my mother, who lives in every line,” Chelsea Bieker writes in the dedication to her second novel, Madwoman, alongside a candid photo of her own mother. It’s a disarmingly intimate opening that sets the tone for a blistering journey through the complexities of motherhood, the art of survival, and the painful legacies we inherit.

Nov 20, 2024 | nbmagazine.co.uk | Sian Dennis |Sophie Percival

In a society increasingly aware of the lasting effects of trauma and the consequences of collective inaction, Sarah Jollien-Fardel's My Favourite, translated by Holly James, is strikingly relevant. This novel confronts urgent issues of abuse, silence, and complicity, exposing how societal neglect compounds personal suffering and the resilience needed to break free from cycles of violence.

Nov 4, 2024 | nbmagazine.co.uk | Sian Dennis |Sophie Percival

The era of pandemic literature is here, featuring stories that contemplate both the divided and shared experiences left in the wake of COVID-19. Authors such as Sigrid Nunez (The Vulnerables), Sarah Moss (The Fell), and Gary Shteyngart (Our Country Friends) are among the few who have already critically examined how the pandemic shaped the world, using intelligent storytelling to capture its impact on ordinary people.

Sep 26, 2024 | thenerddaily.com | Sian Dennis

Women’s rage continues to have its moment—and for good reason, there’s plenty to be mad about. And there’s something deeply satisfying about diving into stories where feminine fury isn’t just hinted at; it’s unleashed in full force, with characters who don’t just simmer; they explode, turning their unfiltered wrath on a world determined to keep them small.