Olivia Gatwood’s debut novel that delves into a near-future world where technology, memory and identity intertwine in unsettling ways. The story is set in Santa Cruz, California, a coastal town now dominated by the tech elite.

Amidst this backdrop, Mitty, a young woman with a traumatic past, lives with her elderly roommate, Bethel, in a modest bungalow.Their quiet existence is disrupted when a new couple, Sebastian, a renowned tech founder, and Lena, his seemingly perfect girlfriend, move into the sleek, glass house next door. Lena’s flawless exterior hides a growing unease about her fragmented memories and the controlling nature of her relationship with Sebastian. As Mitty becomes drawn into Lena’s orbit, the two women form a complex bond, each harboring secrets that could unravel their carefully constructed lives.

The novel raises poignant questions about the nature of identity in an age where technology can alter perceptions and realities.