The Eighth Girl

Maxine Mei-Fung Chung, Pushkin Vertigo, £14.99

An eye-opening exploration of mental health with a gasp-worthy twist, its main character Alexa Wu is original and fascinating.

Diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, she has a “flock” of multiple personalities that alternate in controlling her life – sometimes with terrifying consequences.

It’s in the sessions Alexa has with therapist, Daniel, that the writing really comes to life.