Rosewater follows 28-year-old Elsie, a South London-based poet struggling to make ends meet while nursing big dreams. Evicted and estranged from her family, she moves in with her best friend Juliet, reigniting a deep friendship that begins to shift into something more. As Elsie juggles odd jobs—waitressing and working in a gay bar—she grapples with anxiety, creative frustrations, and the fragile nature of modern life. When romance takes root in her closest relationship and her poetic voice finally finds recognition, Elsie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, belonging, and love that is both tender and electric. Reviews “Simmering.” — New York Times“Sensuous.” — Electric Lit“As buzzy as it gets.” — no kill magazine“Fresh, zesty, and sexy.” — Bernardine Evaristo“Sensuous, urgent, and pulsating with youth.” — Xochitl González“I laughed, I cried, couldn’t put it down.” — Monica Heisey
Book Title: Rosewater Book Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Queer Romance ISBN: 9780349702957 Pages: 320 Publishing Date: June 8, 2023 Publisher: Dialogue
