Savage Her Reply - YA Book of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2020
(Author) Deirdre SullivanA dark & witchy feminist retelling of the Irish myth of The Children of Lir. Aífe marries Lir, a chieftain with four children by his previous wife. Jealous of his affection for his children, the witch Aífe turns them into swans for 900 years. Retold through the voice of Aífe, Savage Her Reply is unsettling and dark, feminist and fierce, yet nuanced in its exploration of the guilt of a complex character.
Deirdre Sullivan
Deirdre Sullivan is an acclaimed Irish author known for her powerful YA novel "Perfectly Preventable Deaths." Her dark and lyrical prose delves into themes of magic, sisterhood, and the supernatural, captivating readers with her unique storytelling style. Sullivan's contributions to literature have earned her widespread recognition and praise.