Expectation

In this sharply observed novel set in London, three college friends navigate the complexities of adulthood as they confront the realities of marriage, fertility struggles, and personal loss. Cate grapples with postpartum anxiety after an unplanned pregnancy, while Hannah endures the emotional toll of unsuccessful IVF treatments, and Lissa, single and re-evaluating her career as an actress, questions her past choices. As envy and desire challenge their friendships, the women must decide whether their bonds will endure or fracture under pressure.