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The subject of colossal amounts of hype, Girl A is Alexandra ‘Lex’ Gracie, one of seven children held captive by their menacing father, and the first to escape his clutches. Now grown up and working as a lawyer, Lex must decide, along with her siblings, what to do with the house they’ve inherited – the scene of their hellish childhood – and try to come to terms with her traumatic past. Dark and deftly crafted, Girl A is an impressive debut that tackles a horrifying topic with subtlety and empathy.

While it might not be as mind-blowing as the buildup suggests, it’s definitely on a par with some of the greatest psychological thrillers of recent years. (Review by Katie Wright) Also Out: We Are All Birds of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan

We Are All Birds Of Uganda explores home, identity, love, and loss across the generations in turbulent times. Young, ambitious lawyer Sameer is ready to spread his wings...