A debut novel of first friendships, family secrets and finding the courage to let go, told in a voice full of humour, irreverence and sass

'Told with warmth and humor by a memorable, irrepressible heroine.' Rumaan Alam, author of LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND

'Swift River broke my heart, and then offered me hope.' Ann Napolitano, author of HELLO BEAUTIFUL

'Darkly funny and fiery, heart-breaking and healing, with language so gorgeous I went back to read sentences again and again.' Jacqueline Woodson, author of RED AT THE BONE

'Just the book we all need to revive our souls . . . This epic novel deserves all the attention in the world.' Nicole Dennis-Benn, author of HERE COMES THE SUN

'A fearless, cinematic exploration of loss and inheritance, written with fierce urgency and overflowing compassion.' Xochitl Gonzalez, author of OLGA DIES DREAMING

'The magic of Chambers' warm, deft and humane narration is the way that we come to see, through just one girl, her fractured family and her shards of community . . . the story of Swift River will go straight to your heart.' Lucy Caldwell, author of THESE DAYS