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Brown Flopsy’s Book Burrow – “It is a book for all women, whatever your view on the baby issue. Diell’s writing is gorgeous, and her ability to convey emotion through such an unusual concept is astonishing. I defy you not to be moved by this little gem.”
Wendy Reads Books – “Emotional and raw, this is like nothing else I’ve read before.”
thisismybookshelf – “This is such a brilliant exploration of ‘the baby question’… Dealing with such a personal topic takes great skill, and being able to weave it with a bit of humour and weirdness is a masterclass in writing.”
Elspells – “It’s really clever writing: understated, but beautiful – the sort of writing I trust to dig out the truth… This short but powerful book has a kind of mesmerising quality.”
Linda’s Book Bag Review- “Fledging is an incredible extended metaphor for motherhood and choice that is delivered with mesmerising skill in perfectly crafted prose by Rose Diell. I found it utterly fascinating.”
AnnaBookBel – “Diell’s writing is super, never wasteful with words. In Lia she has created a strong narrator capable of explaining to us fully how she’s feeling and this makes for a lucid, nuanced and finely balanced read… I can recommend it thoroughly.”
LoveBooksReadBooks – “Fledging is a wonderful story, original in concept and execution, it is beautifully, sensitively written. It deserves to be read widely. I hope it gets the recognition it deserves and flies off the shelves.”
Short Books & Scribes – “In all honesty, I wasn’t sure if this book might be a little bit out of my comfort zone but I thought it was a brilliant read… This unusual and original novella of 172 pages packs a mighty punch, serving up a surreal event within the confines of a normal life.”
Nessa’s Book Reviews – “Whether you’re looking for a story that challenges conventional views or just a beautifully crafted read, Fledging has got you covered.”
Life Without Children – “Fledging beautifully encapsulates the depth of personal reflection many of us navigate when figuring out our true yearnings… I particularly appreciate the explorations of how friendships morph and adapt when we take different paths.”
Bad Mothers – “Compared to Motherhood by Sheila Heti, for example, Fledging is far more character-driven than philosophical, yet still exists (it seems) to directly address this life-changing question… While Fledging is particular in terms of the theme, it is refreshing to wrestle this question with an ordinary (in the best way) character.”
shelflyfe – “Fledging is such an interesting novella… If you like literary books – especially focussed on motherhood, and that reflect on women’s supposed place in society – you’ll probably really enjoy this”
twogirlsonebookpod – “It’s a book that doesn’t seek to provide answers, as the answer to this question is of course completely personal. But it is a book that made me feel seen, heard and understood. It gives gravitas to all the conflicting feelings a lot of women feel when pondering whether motherhood is for them. The wildness of the egg laying might sound bizarre, but honestly it worked wonderfully. It’s beautifully written, sensitive, relatable and definitely original.
ENDORSEMENTS
“Wildly unsettling… I really enjoyed this razor-sharp look at womanhood and potential motherhood.”
– Laura Pearson, Number 1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
“Fledging is a book which feels like it hatches as you read it: smart, surprising and wonderfully thought-provoking. Like a bizarre, brilliant cross of Featherhood and Grief is the Thing with Feathers.”
– Bobby Palmer, bestselling author of Isaac and the Egg
“This book is so clever and careful with how it explores women’s bodies, the choice of motherhood, and how a need to create does not always equal a need to procreate. A stunning, spectacular, very thoughtful novella…”
– The Debut Digest
“Perfectly captures the conflicting feelings that accompany the decision about whether to have a child, while offering a poignant look at what is ending – and potentially beginning – for those who choose not to reproduce.”
– Ruby Warrington, author of Women Without Kids
“Rose Diell gifts us with a wildly original story, a curious reproductive mystery, and a main character whose delightful and relatable voice hooked me from page one.”
– Therese Shechter, director of My So-Called Selfish Life
“A wonderful new voice to fall in love with.”
– Farrah Storr, head of writer partnerships, Substack UK & Europe
“With an original braiding of fantasy, whimsy, tortured dark nights of the soul, and slapstick… Diell is especially good at conveying Lia’s loneliness: her partner is on a different continent, her friends are all getting pregnant… Paradoxically Diell overcomes readers’ loneliness by drawing them into her worldwide circle of readers.”
– Merle Bombardieri, author of The Baby Decision: How to make the most important decision of your life.