Things Don’t Break On Their Own

So so so good. A bruising, brilliant and beautiful mystery. An elegant, twisting story of loss and longing, of the ache of the unknown and the drowning weight of past trauma. A very special debut

Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE END

Family secrets, female friendships and a finely crafted plot ... A compelling read

Claire Fuller, author of UNSETTLED GROUND

Cleverly crafted and deeply moving, this beautiful book is a genuine page-turner. It was original, it was gripping, it was shocking, and I loved it

Alice Feeney, New York Times bestselling author of ROCK PAPER SCISSORS

I couldn't stop reading ... An enthralling mystery about the enduring love between sisters and the power of female friendship ... Unmissable

Emilia Hart, author of WEYWARD

A captivating, haunting, and twisty story that explores the nature of loss and trauma, and the tricks that our memories play on us. A terrific debut from a promising talent

Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author

This is the One: the next must-read, must-recommend, must-discuss, must-re-read novel. A miraculous literary thriller, shocking, daring, moving, haunting, infinitely rewarding—as though Kate Atkinson and Ruth Rendell had joined forces. This, I hope, is the future of suspense writing

A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

A poignant, engrossing novel filled with characters I can't stop thinking about. Not just an absorbing mystery, but a heartfelt exploration of memory and family. I enjoyed it so much I didn't want it to end!

Amy Tintera, author of LISTEN FOR THE LIE

Everyone will be amazed at this stunning debut. A book that captivates heart and mind, it is powerful, thought-provoking, terrifying and exquisitely written. I loved every page.

Hazel Prior, author of AWAY WITH THE PENGUINS

I will be thinking about [this book] for years ... I loved it ... There were such echoes of Meg Mason ... It’s a beautiful debut, thoughtful, quirky, rich in character. A clever thriller told through the lens of memory ... It deserves to be huge

Gillian McAllister, author of WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME

A beautifully-wrought story of shattered lives and the bond of true love that mends them. About light and dark; love and not hate, but something more damaging: fear. Exquisite, poetic, intricate and page-turning. Sarah is a ferocious new talent. Simply stunning'

Veronica Henry, author of The Secret Beach

Wonderful characters, an intriguing plot & beautiful writing - everything I look for in a good novel

Emily Edwards, author of The Herd

An extraordinary novel about memory, lost love, and long-buried secrets

Exmoor Magazine

A cataclysmic cycle of events with a stunning resolution… A gripping book about families, loyalty, lies, and love that is at once heartwarming and horrifying

Booklist, Starred Review

Sarah Easter Collins goes straight for the gut and the heart … This literary thriller doesn’t simply titillate and scare; it thoroughly explores the complex journey of two bruised young women as they stum­ble through life before finding sure footing … Like the handmade pot Willa throws during an unforgettable summer, Things Don’t Break on Their Own is a rare treasure, bursting with emotion and built to last.

BookPage, Starred Review