With thanks to MidasPR, I am delighted to be on the blog tour.
Whats it all about?
In ten dazzling stories, Saba Sams dives into the world of girlhood and immerses us in its contradictions and complexities: growing up too quickly, yet not quickly enough; taking possession of what one can, while being taken possession of; succumbing to societal pressure but also orchestrating that pressure. These young women are feral yet attentive, fierce yet vulnerable, exploited yet exploitative.
Threading between clubs at closing time, pub toilets, drenched music festivals and beach holidays, these unforgettable short stories deftly chart the treacherous terrain of growing up – of intense friendships, of ambivalent mothers, of uneasily blended families, and of learning to truly live in your own body.
With striking wit, originality and tenderness, Send Nudes celebrates the small victories in a world that tries to claim each young woman as its own.
Bobs and Books honest review:
This really doesn't hold back and each story came at me like a very powerful force. Touches on lots of women's issues, including abortion, body image, relationships, friendships and many more. This is very descriptive and gets right in the head of the characters, making them feel vivid and real.
A powerful collection. Tinderloin I think was the most powerful for me. A strong start to the read. Send Nudes and The Bread were also particular highlights for me.
Wishing this author all the best in the Dylan Thomas Prize.
Out now.