The Adults Caroline Hulse Orion. Out now

Determined to provide a dream Christmas for their daughter Scarlett, divorced Matt and Claire agree to spend the festive season together at a holiday park – with their new partners. What could possibly go wrong? Well, just about everything – and the simmering tensions and resentments that build up to an act of violence are portrayed expertly in this razor-sharp comedy. The wince-inducing scenes, including one character’s spectacular plunge off the wagon, are barbed and brilliant and the characters are totally convincing. Sparky, heartfelt and fantastically fun – a fabulous debut.