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Hooked by Asako Yuzuki: a biting tale of female loneliness and obsession

After the sensational reception of her novel Butter (2017, translated into English in 2024), Asako Yuzuki is back with Hooked (translated by Polly Barton) – a novel about loneliness and the sometimes twisted and complicated relationships between women.

The Conversation · Mar 13

The 13 Books I Cannot Wait To Read This Year, From Buzzy Debuts to New Stories From Firm Favourites

Bookmark this for your 2026 reading list

Marie Claire · Jan 28