Madwoman By Chelsea Bieker

In Madwoman, a haunting tale of motherhood and survival, Clove has meticulously crafted a life of safety and stability, far removed from the chaos of her past. With a loving husband and two cherished children, she clings to her present-day facade, determined to keep the shadows of her childhood buried. But the fragile equilibrium she has built is shattered when a letter arrives from a women’s prison in California, dredging up the horrors she thought she had left behind.

As Clove grapples with the letter’s implications, her past and present collide in a gripping narrative that spans from her tumultuous childhood in a Waikiki high-rise to her precarious life in Portland. The letter unravels a tangled web of memories and confrontations with people she believed she had escaped.

Forced to confront the traumatic events that shaped her, Clove embarks on a journey of self-discovery, wrestling with the brutal realities of her upbringing and the consequences of her choices. In her quest to understand how she survived and to break the cycle of violence that has haunted her family, Clove faces the ultimate question: will revealing the truth destroy her, or will it be her salvation?

Madwoman is a profound exploration of the lengths women go to protect themselves and their loved ones, a story that lingers long after the final page. With its unflinching portrayal of trauma and resilience, it marks the arrival of a powerful new voice in fiction. 📚❤️