Caro Claire Burke has written a novel that taps into two of today’s most discussed themes: gender roles and social media. HBL describes the book as accessible and easy to read, but also one that clearly reflects a cultural phenomenon that has become highly visible online.

The story centres on an unpleasant main character, a choice that gives the novel a sharper edge. By pushing the tradwife theme to its limits, Burke’s book comes across less as timeless fiction and more as a snapshot of a very current debate.