The Push by Ashley Audrain Western Wren must prove herself to

Wren must prove herself to Silver Block

he stumbles upon Perihan’s diary

this atmospheric sequel invokes familiar fairy tales with sharp prose and epic world-building

we’re forced to face our truth

and what it feels like when women are not believed

The Push by Ashley Audrain Western Wren must prove herself toBlythe Connor is determined that she will be the warm, comforting mother to her new baby Violet that she herself never had. But in the thick of motherhood's exhausting early days, Blythe becomes convinced that something is wrong with her daughtershe doesn't behave like most children do. Or is it all in Blythe's head? Her husband, Fox, says she's imagining things. The more Fox dismisses her fears, the more Blythe begins to question her own sanity, and