XVIII Tusquets Editores Novel Prize 2022

A dazzling, addictive, necessary novel about a dramatic experience at the end of a girl’s adolescence.

“Exceptional… A corrosive great novel… A powerful literary intelligence… A great story.” Jordi Gracia, Babelia (El País)
“Not only does it reveal a new voice, but it becomes an instant classic of contemporary novel in our country.” Beatriz Martínez, El Periódico
“It should undoubtedly be required reading in high school.” Emma Vallespinós, La Ventana (Cadena Ser)
“A spectacular novel. It dazzled me.” Rafael Reig
“What a slap in the face.” Andrea Gumes
“A devastating novel.” Mariola Cubells
“An addictive story that is read in a breath.” Paula Corroto, El Confidencial
“A raw X-ray of current society, adolescent conflicts, and human relationships.” Bel Carrasco, Zenda

A girl sitting on a bench. The day is dawning and the aftermath of yesterday’s party still lingers in the air. The flow of people going to work mixes with those returning home, dragging their hangovers under the doorways. On her way to the bus stop, Tallie suddenly stops on the boulevard. She thought she recognized her friend Miriam sitting on the bench with messy hair and a face disfigured by streams of mascara. Just a few days earlier, the young people were enjoying the holidays at the pool, happy and carefree. And, although it’s hard to admit, Miriam is still hung up on Jordan, but the frustration of always being the invisible girl, especially now that he likes Paola, is going to complicate everything a lot. Look at that girl is the story of Miriam, her group of friends, and how sometimes, during adolescence, we can face situations for which no one prepares us. Because... can anyone be prepared for the worst?