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Milk, Bread, Teeth
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Expected 19 Jan 27'Gluttonous, audacious and altogether a delectable work of genius' Lucy Rose
Lena's body is no longer her own. It is occupied by a growing appetite, a hunger that demands to be fed. From inside her luxury apartment, Lena tries to appease it gorging herself day and night. Whole loaves of bread, protein shakes - tins of cat food if all else fails.
When Joan, an actress on the cusp of stardom, moves into the apartment above, Lena is quick to make friends. She soon finds herself in Joan's orbit enjoying the trappings of wealth and privilege, the kind she has always pined for. But with the hunger demanding more and more, Lena's carefully constructed image of herself starts to unravel. And as her appetite veers into the inedible, she must fight to remember who she is.
Milk, Bread Teeth is an unflinching exploration of dissatisfaction and loneliness, a deliciously grim and transgressive tale that draws the reader into a frenzy of insatiable desire and consumption. It's a propulsive and shocking novel that is inspired by Amy's experiences with chronic illness and her place in publishing as a working-class woman.
Lena's body is no longer her own. It is occupied by a growing appetite, a hunger that demands to be fed. From inside her luxury apartment, Lena tries to appease it gorging herself day and night. Whole loaves of bread, protein shakes - tins of cat food if all else fails.
When Joan, an actress on the cusp of stardom, moves into the apartment above, Lena is quick to make friends. She soon finds herself in Joan's orbit enjoying the trappings of wealth and privilege, the kind she has always pined for. But with the hunger demanding more and more, Lena's carefully constructed image of herself starts to unravel. And as her appetite veers into the inedible, she must fight to remember who she is.
Milk, Bread Teeth is an unflinching exploration of dissatisfaction and loneliness, a deliciously grim and transgressive tale that draws the reader into a frenzy of insatiable desire and consumption. It's a propulsive and shocking novel that is inspired by Amy's experiences with chronic illness and her place in publishing as a working-class woman.
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Expected publication January 19, 2027
About the author
Amy Twigg
3 books65 followersAmy Twigg is a writer, born and raised in Kent. Her debut novel Spoilt Creatures won the BPA Pitch Prize and was longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Competition. It was acquired by Tinder Press as one of their lead fiction titles, due to be published in June 2024.
In 2024 she was chosen as one of the Observer's Best New Novelists.
Amy lives in Surrey, England.
In 2024 she was chosen as one of the Observer's Best New Novelists.
Amy lives in Surrey, England.
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July 28, 2026
*Review of an ARC. Thank you so much to Headline for sending me a copy.
Currently kicking my feet and giggling with glee at the body horror in this book. Amy really went there… and I’m thrilled. A book where the intrusive thoughts win.
Stunning writing and character work. Reflects so deeply the rage inducing experience of medical misogyny and trying to regain control over a body you feel detached from. This was everything that I wanted it to be and more. Amy has just catapulted herself to the top spot of literary, body horror queen.
Currently kicking my feet and giggling with glee at the body horror in this book. Amy really went there… and I’m thrilled. A book where the intrusive thoughts win.
Stunning writing and character work. Reflects so deeply the rage inducing experience of medical misogyny and trying to regain control over a body you feel detached from. This was everything that I wanted it to be and more. Amy has just catapulted herself to the top spot of literary, body horror queen.
July 22, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.
First off erm… literally screaming, crying, throwing up. This is one of the most stomach turning books I have read. I think I was lulled into a false sense of security by being mildly confused but happy to go along with it until things got really seriously unhinged when Lena’s hunger escalated from insatiable to literally boundless. Really chilling and visceral imagery that has stuck with me and has left me feeling horrified hours after reading it.
Fantastic writing and characterisation, and the plot is super original. I will definitely check out the author’s debut novel.
As well as being a really disturbing and chilling story, I found this novel a super interesting rumination on women’s experiences of healthcare.
4.25⭐️, definitely not for the squeamish or those easily put off their food. I wouldn’t say I enjoyed this but it was a compelling read and masterfully written.
First off erm… literally screaming, crying, throwing up. This is one of the most stomach turning books I have read. I think I was lulled into a false sense of security by being mildly confused but happy to go along with it until things got really seriously unhinged when Lena’s hunger escalated from insatiable to literally boundless. Really chilling and visceral imagery that has stuck with me and has left me feeling horrified hours after reading it.
Fantastic writing and characterisation, and the plot is super original. I will definitely check out the author’s debut novel.
As well as being a really disturbing and chilling story, I found this novel a super interesting rumination on women’s experiences of healthcare.
4.25⭐️, definitely not for the squeamish or those easily put off their food. I wouldn’t say I enjoyed this but it was a compelling read and masterfully written.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Net Galley and Headline for the ARC.
I completely devoured this book. This was the first book I've read by Amy Twigg and I fear I need to go read anything she has rewrite before.
Lena seems to be loosing control with her growing appetite demanding to be fed. As the days go on and the more she eats, the hunger keeps on taking. It shows her awareness as she realises she may not have any control over the hunger. As well as she struggle with loneliness and dissatisfaction.
I completely devoured this book. This was the first book I've read by Amy Twigg and I fear I need to go read anything she has rewrite before.
Lena seems to be loosing control with her growing appetite demanding to be fed. As the days go on and the more she eats, the hunger keeps on taking. It shows her awareness as she realises she may not have any control over the hunger. As well as she struggle with loneliness and dissatisfaction.
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