"These nine absorbing tales of passion and isolation set in rural Canada feature spirited women getting even...In this outstanding first collection, she explores the intricate terrain of women's hearts in eloquent and witty prose while deftly demonstrating a mastery of this exacting form."—Publishers Weekly

"A fine collection of nine edgy, vivid stories...Strong, memorable stories that add scarred, exhausted flesh and blood to the sad statistics of the heart."—Kirkus Reviews

"Throughout the collection, love and heartache transform volatile insecurity into steadying self-awareness."—Entertainment Weekly