“Saoirse is a delicious literary jigsaw, leaving the reader to piece together the memories, paintings, and confessions of our eponymous heroine. Beautifully written and enticingly intriguing… Charleen Hurtubise is a shiny new star in the Irish literary firmament.”
—Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond and Unraveling Oliver

“Audacious and propulsive, a story that surges with emotional vitality—this is a dazzling novel.”
—Colin Walsh, author of Kala

“A novel as rich with narrative layers as the visual art of its protagonist, yet limned with trauma, with the consequences of secrecy and silence, and with the hope that can come from true connection and community, Saoirse is an audacious act of storytelling.”
—Belinda McKeon, author of Tender and Solace

"Searing and intimate."
—New York Times

"Utterly beautiful with lyrical prose and storytelling, I loved this!"
—Nina Pottell, Prima Magazine

"A beautifully wrought, deeply human story of the power of creativity in the face of survival. By turns funny and moving, with an unforgettable cast of characters (with a special mention to Daithí, the Mr. Darcy of Donegal) Saoirse brims with humanity and hope."
―Louise Nealon, author of Snowflake

"Saoirse is utterly absorbing as both a character study and a mystery. Beautifully written, with poignancy and depth, this is one that will stay with me."
―Jo Spain

"Gripping and emotionally complex, Saoirse is a moving portrait of love, heartbreak and the sacrifices one woman makes for the family and life she deserves...luminous!"
―Michelle Gallen, author of Factory Girls

"Hurtubise balances grit and tenderness on a high wire of sustained tension."
―Lauren McKenzie, author of The Couples

"Hurtubise places her memorable heroine at the center of a propulsive and twisty plot, and makes Saoirse’s desire for freedom palpable on every page. It’s a knockout."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"An acclaimed novelist in the UK and Ireland, Hurtubise delivers a stellar U.S. debut, spinning a transcendent journey of discovery that radiates with exceptional honesty and lingering atmospheric depth."
—Booklist

"Laced with trauma and tenderness, Saoirse is a remarkable feat of storytelling that spans decades and continents but never feels overwhelming or undercooked."
—BookBrowse

"Stunning story-telling."
―Good Housekeeping

"A beautiful, immersive read."
- Montecito Journal