Everything Under

Daisy Johnson’s debut is a dark, lyrical retelling of the Oedipus myth set along English rivers. The novel explores mother–daughter bonds, language, and buried trauma. Johnson’s prose is spare yet hypnotic, steeped in water and memory. The story unfolds through fragments, creating a sense of dread and inevitability. It is both intimate and mythic. A bold and unsettling reimagining of ancient tragedy.