"Now Then, a tense yet tender revealing of the personal and political revolutions that connect a mother and daughter, is a book to read and share. Marisol and Lily, authentic and vulnerable in their journeys, remind us that the preservation of history begins in our hearts and at home"
- Nadia Hashimi, bestselling author of The Pearl that Broke Its Shell
"In Now Then, Morgan Radford does the impossible, turning a foreign uprising into a revelatory portrayal of how the tendrils of history intertwine with our present, lurking in the shadowed halls that guide us toward our future. An arresting, deeply intimate exploration of the workings of the human heart, this debut will leave you questioning everything you think you know about who you are."
- Jasmin Iolani Hakes, author of Hula and The Pōhaku
"A heartfelt and intimate exploration of the invisible threads that bind us to our past and the many ways love in all its forms can give freedom and stability. In the turmoil preceding the Cuban revolution, Lily’s mother is forced to make heartbreaking decisions, but Radford reveals with tenderness how the excavation of our hidden history can bring healing and transformation. This dual timeline debut is an ode to love, family, and the invaluable worth of being true to oneself."
- Marjan Kamali, New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran
"Morgan Radford’s debut novel is a gem. In alternating, perfectly paced episodes, we meet two formidable and unforgettable women. Marisol is a young woman making her way in the tumult of Cuba in the late 1950s. Lily is her brilliant American daughter, who senses that her mother's past was a secret. Here is a beautiful exploration of the complicated emotions that lie at the heart of family: a daughter’s drive to understand and repair, a mother’s lasting guilt and new-found vulnerability, and the fierce devotion and love that makes it all worthwhile."
- Ada Ferrer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cuba
"In her compelling debut novel, Morgan Radford artfully weaves the beauty of love’s discovery, history’s neglected tales, and the grit of hard choices into a deftly quilted narrative that lingers long after the final page. A triumph."
- Stacey Abrams, celebrated national leader and #1 New York Times bestselling author