The Things We Thought We Knew

Emerging as one of this year's most compelling new authors, the debut novel offers an evocative and moving narrative about cherished friendships and the painful process of letting go. A decade prior, the lives of two young girls were drastically altered, and now one of them is prepared to share their story. "My earliest recollection of you includes a handstand mishap, all knickers and legs, unable to get back down. From that day, we became inseparable, engaging in snail races and playing at being spies—typical childhood adventures."Fast forward ten years, and eighteen-year-old Ravine Roy isolates herself in her room, immersed in crossword puzzles and journal entries, maintaining a deliberate separation from the outside world. However, as external realities begin to encroach upon her meticulously controlled environment, she finds herself facing unresolved questions. What are the secret meetings her mother attends? Who is the new neighbor next door? And, most haunting of all, what transpired on that fateful day when two girls donned their raincoats, ventured into the woods, yet only one returned?Praised by the Stylist as a "quirky lovable mystery" and a stunning debut that mixes both humor and heartache, the novel is recognized by the Observer as a refreshing take on a coming-of-age story. The Independent hails it as "an original heartfelt read" from "a new British talent," while the Daily Mail celebrates its "delightfully fresh" narrative voice.