Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker

Madwoman is a haunting exploration of motherhood, trauma, and the lengths women will go to protect themselves and their loved ones. In this powerful debut, Clove has meticulously crafted a life of safety and normalcy, far removed from the chaos of her troubled childhood. With a loving husband and two adoring children, she clings to her carefully constructed facade, obsessively managing her anxiety through wellness rituals and self-help strategies.

However, her fragile peace is shattered when she receives a letter from a women’s prison in California. The letter brings her long-buried past into sharp focus, dragging her into a perilous confrontation with memories she had hoped to leave behind. Clove, or whoever she truly is, is thrust into a dangerous game of truth and deceit, as she must navigate between her current life in Portland and the harrowing memories of her childhood in a Waikiki high-rise.

As Clove grapples with the impending unraveling of her past, she is forced to confront the day that defined her existence and the cycle of violence that has haunted her. The stakes are high as she battles the potential collapse of her constructed identity and seeks to end the destructive patterns that have plagued her life.

Madwoman is a deeply evocative novel that delves into the raw and brutal aspects of survival and the enduring strength of women. With its intense emotional depth and exploration of personal resilience, it marks the arrival of a significant new voice in fiction. ❤️📚❤️