The Stepdaughter

Caroline Blackwood's debut novel offers a darkly witty exploration of familial tensions set within a lavish Upper West Side apartment. As a woman left alone with her children navigates her complex relationships and inner urges, the story delves into themes of cruelty, darkness, and human vulnerability. Celebrated for its sharp mastery and mordant humor, the book is praised for its wit, intelligence, and daring portrayal of unsettling truths.