Pat Wilson, Edinburgh Book Club

In Mistress Pieces, Jen Hyatt turns trauma and breakdown into a powerful story of resilience. As the narrator awakens to her bisexuality and begins an intense affair, her world fractures amid the collapse of a violent marriage.

Through vivid, intimate writing, she guides us through disassociation and identity loss towards healing. At its heart, this is a story of a mother’s love, the power of safe connections, and the slow rebuilding of a life.

An unforgettable debut, beautifully written and full of hope.