Fault Lines (Hardback)

'This delicate and beautiful love story will fill your heart... Short, emotional and very funny, Emily Itami's debut is an unmissable treat for romantics everywhere.' - Francesca Brown, Stylist

'An addictive and beautiful novel with a fantastic voice, full of wry humour and sharp observations. It's funny and tragic, passionate and bold, and I know I'll be thinking about it for a long time to come.' - Kate Murray-Browne, author of The Upstairs Room

'Itami captures the magic of Tokyo and makes it part of the couple's relationship, complete with cherry blossoms, tiny bars and excellent food... it punches above its weight in its themes and the maturity with which it examines them, such as how love intertwines with or comes up against duty, and the feeling of having lost a part of oneself. Although she situates these ideas in a very specific social context, Itami manages to make them universal.' - Alys Key, i Newspaper

'An utterly accomplished novel that navigates the inner yearnings of the heart in stylish, sparky and engrossing prose. I absolutely loved it.' - Megan Bradbury, author of Everyone Is Watching

'Exploring motherhood and Japanese culture, I found this a fascinating and insightful read.' - Nina Pottell, Prima

'A lyrical story about love and a fascinating look at the collision of old and new traditions in modern Tokyo.' - Sarra Manning, Red

'What is the cost of a mother's love? In her debut novel Fault Lines, Emily Itami explores this question with wit and poignancy... dreamy... Itami's descriptions of spring in Japan are to be savoured.' - New York Times

'Shrewd commentary on Japan's societal expectations of women.' - Washington Post