Dominoes

Vulnerable and vibrant, Dominoes is a radiant debut, shining with complexity and compassion for the bonds of family and friendship that give our lives purpose

RACHEL ELIZA GRIFFITHS, author of Promise

McIntosh adds depth and nuance to a concept that's fascinated humans for centuries: the eternal search for self and knowing where you come from... she raises important questions about allyship, belonging and intergenerational trauma. The writing is sharp and vulnerable, and Dominoes gripped me until the final page

GEORGINA LAWTON, author of Raceless

Dominoes is a striking, thought-provoking read and Phoebe expertly examines the intricacies of romance as it intersects with race and class. A stirring story with strong, complex characters that delves into the legacy of Britain's slave trade while interrogating love, friendship and identity. Simultaneously sweet and sobering, this is one you will not want to miss

ONYI NWABINELI, author of Someday, Maybe

I found it humbling and hopeful and I really CARED about the characters

MARIAN KEYES

Cracking dialogue, fascinating storyline, compelling characters and more

JACQUELINE CROOKS, author of Fire Rush

A timely and tender story about a young woman caught up in a sweet romance, who finds herself grappling with the idea that love, too, is political to its very core

AYESHA MANAZIR SIDDIQI, author of The Centre

Phoebe McIntosh is a tremendous storyteller, Dominoes is powerful and evocative, an outstanding debut

SALENA GODDEN, author of Mrs Death Misses Death

A thought-provoking and electric debut… At its heart, the novel is a love story, but the romance is a catalyst for larger, messier questions of identity

Bookseller

Electrifying debut

Good Housekeeping

A powerful and thought-provoking debut from a writer destined for greatness

Red, Sarra Manning

Smart and thoughtful... intertwines the personal and the political with a soft deftness

Harper's Bazaar

A thought-provoking story about love and the British slave trade

Sun

A swoony romance is the starting point for a soul-searching look at the legacy of the British slave trade… a touching debut, unafraid to ask difficult questions

Eithne Farry, Mail on Sunday

A thought-provoking look into the ties between past and present

Stylist

Thought-provoking and engaging, raising challenging questions while weaving a satisfying story

Eleanor Barlow, Daily Express

Dominoes combines a really charming, thoughtful protagonist with an expansive and beautifully drawn sense of a wider London around her. It’s so kind and smart and clear-eyed, even as the tension rises and the characters have to grapple with problems that they may not be able to solve

Holly Gramazio, author of THE HUSBANDS