Nymph

‘The perfect summer read. Nymph is a novel for those who love a poignant coming-of-age narrative that grapples with both the grief and joys that exist within the mundanity of everyday life.’

Skinny, UK

'Montrone’s lyrical prose is masterfully precise. Nymph is a dazzling debut that captures the dizzying intensity of first love.'

Adam Wilson, author of Sensation Machines

‘An excellent book…rich, beautifully written.’

Triple R

'A sensual queer Bildungsroman. With shades of Call Me By Your Name, this portrait of self-discovery is drawn with vivid authenticity and attention to emotional detail.'

Age

‘Youthful, sincere, alluring, multi-layered.’

New Zealand Listener

'This shimmering gem of a novel invites you to re-experience that gut-punch feeling of youthful summer romance...Nymph is a truly impressive debut.'

Anelise Chen, author of Clam Down

'Polished, economic, swift, smart, spiritual...a transcendent work of intelligence.'

Heidi Julavits, author of Directions to Myself

‘Achingly beautiful...Sofia Montrone wields her poetic prose so well.’

Observer (US)

‘Complex family dynamics keep the pages turning…Montrone asks what happens to a family that would rather wipe snot from a stranger’s headboard than clean their own dirty laundry.’

LA weekly times

'Prose as lovely, fleeting, subtle, and shocking as growing up ever is.'

Shelf Awareness

‘The hotel is the only constant in Leo’s life, and provides an exquisite backdrop for this coming-of-age tale.’

Australian Women's Weekly

‘Gorgeous writing, warm and sensory…a must read.’

Eltham Bookshop