Unbecoming - Rilegato

This life-affirming story about a complicated family...is stunningly told. (The Times Children's Book of the Week)

A rich and complex coming of age story (The Guardian)

Compelling (Independent)

Compassionate, uncliched and involving (Sunday Times)

Rich in detail and tone (Telegraph)

A beautifully drawn portrait ... hugely ambitious in its interwoven examination of sexual identity, family secrets, torn loyalties, and the life-affirming power of breaking away from suffocating conventions (Daily Mail)

This moving tale of three generations of women shouldn't be missed (Closer)

[An] emotional, life-affirming read about identity, desire and the courage it takes for people to be themselves (Woman and Home)

A brilliant read for all ages (Fabulous Magazine)

Unbecoming is beautifully written. It's thoroughly absorbing. It's utterly moving. (The Bookbag)

This book absolutely broke my heart with its incredibly raw truth. (We Love This Book)

This is a moving and funny novel that sensitively examines difficult subjects as well as being an incredibly entertaining and good read. (The Gay UK)

A memorable novel that brings three anti-heroines to life and makes us care about them all. (Candis Magazine)

A beautiful, compelling read (Choose YA)

A celebration of life and learning to honour your own stories (Gransnet)

Downham s third novel offers implicit commentary on the historical and contemporary constraints on young women s lives and their freedom to love with abandon (Horn Book, starred review)

Exceptional (Kirkus, starred review)

Extraordinary (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

A strong choice for thoughtful readers