“Captivating…This elegant and off-kilter upending of the office novel sings.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“Cooney is remarkably adept at capturing inner crises within an individual and the imperfect but real connections between people…A shining example of human frailty and endurance.”
—Kirkus Review

“Funny and strange, over the course of one seemingly ordinary turned extraordinary day.”
—Most Anticipated Books 2023, The Millions

“In this smart, fanciful slice-of-life, a woman finds she has the courage to defy her corporate bosses…A wealth of well-characterized emotion.”
–Library Journal, Audio Book Reviews

“Unspools with grace, humor, and perceptive depth…A magical thing.”
–Boston Globe