"Buoyant, boisterous and often brutal."―The Observer
"Fascinating."―Mariana Enriquez
THE INDEPENDENT'S BOOK OF THE MONTH
THREE SISTERS. A CARETAKER, A TRAVELLER, AND A BRIDE.
Mutiara and Maya's lives are irrevocably altered when their younger sister Annisa straps a bomb to her waist and commits a devastating act.
As they grapple with grief, guilt, and unanswered questions, their search leads them to long-concealed secrets, forsaken family bonds, and
the unsettling prophecies of their grandmother, whose enigmatic wisdom has shaped the destinies of women across generations.
Paramaditha's haunting novel subversively blends Islamic mysticism, horror, and political reckoning, all seen through the ghostly lens of Indonesian folklore and occult traditions.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2026
READER REVIEWS
"What a gorgeous, hectic, and moving novel." Connor, Waterstones booksellers
"Excellently done." Chris, Netgalley
"These sisters are absolutely going to keep arguing in my head for a while." Amazon reader
"Immersive." Claire, Netgalley