‘Contains all the twists and turns of a classic thriller … Immersive and emotional’ 

– New York Times

‘Turns the idea of the domestic novel inside out … Not just riveting and deeply humane but – in an understated, ‘domestic’ way – radical, too.’

– Observer

‘An escape story from Jodi Picoult territory, but with a lot more bite.’

– The Age

‘Paced like a thriller, Nesting is a deep, beautiful, hopeful meditation on trauma, healing and love.’ 

– Jessica Stanley, author of Consider Yourself Kissed

‘Powerful’ 

– Vogue Australia

‘The emotions are unflinching, the details are intricate, and the tension is tight … Reading this book will change you’ 

– Australian Women’s Weekly

‘This book is a key. It will open eyes, hearts and minds, and if there is any justice it should also open doors and wallets. Raw, heartbreaking and hopeful, this book will resonate with so many women. It is one of the most forensic and unflinching portraits I have ever read of coercive control and its devastating impact. I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say that this book could save lives.’ 

– Laura Bates

'What's striking is the novel’s dizzying speed – reading it is more akin to devouring a thriller than a work of domestic realism.'

– The Guardian

‘As if we needed further proof of Ireland’s literary supremacy, along comes this absolutely stunning debut. A masterclass in emotivity and artful detail, O’Donnell steers us back and forth to the brink, as our heroine navigates her devastating and all too common reality. Deeply invested, Ciara’s wins become our wins, her losses ours too. I was on tenterhooks the whole time and enjoyed every second of it.’

– Nadine J. Cohen, author of Everyone and Everything

'Nesting is a powerful novel. Brand new, urgent, and hugely satisfying.'

– Roddy Doyle, author of The Women Behind the Door