Tice Cin has released a new novel, described as a philosophical and poetic work that expands on themes from her 2021 debut, Keeping the House. This sophomore novel focuses on a young Turkish-Cypriot songwriter and music producer in London.
The unnamed narrator's journey involves navigating personal and professional challenges, including childhood abandonment, sexism in the creative industry, and the difficulties of securing stable housing while on universal credit. The narrative also explores the wider experiences of London's working-class inner-city diaspora communities.
A central theme of the novel is the narrator's grief following the untimely death of her closest confidante. The story delves into her attempts to cope with this loss through various experiences, including love affairs, short-term jobs, and creative expression in music venues and therapy sessions.
The novel employs a first-person narrative without character names, using shifting perspectives that are likened to a DJ spinning tracks. It is described as a tender novel seeking stability in an alienating world.