Sugar, Baby
Sugar, Baby by Celine Saintclare is a debut novel published by Atlantic Books, Limited in July 2023. This 432-page work explores themes of beauty, greed, and desire through the story of Agnes Green, a 21-year-old woman navigating her life from a mundane existence in a suburb to the glamorous yet perilous world of sugar babies. Set against contrasting backdrops from the high-rises of Canary Wharf to the vibrant pools of Miami, the narrative delves into Agnes’s journey as she grapples with her aspirations and the moral dilemmas that accompany them.
Readers will find an intoxicating blend of dark humor and poignant observations as Agnes encounters Emily, a model and sugar baby whose lavish lifestyle captivates her. The novel presents a vivid exploration of youth and the allure of wealth, while also addressing the complexities of personal choices and familial expectations. With its feminist undertones, Sugar, Baby offers a critical look at the lengths one might go to seek validation and love, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in contemporary fiction.
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From the high-rises of Canary Wharf to the turquoise pools of Miami, meet SUGAR, BABY: a story about being young, beautiful and tantalisingly sweet . . . Perfect for fans of Luster, Boy Parts, BBC’s Clique and HBO’s Industry. SEEN IN ELLE’S BEST SUMMER 2023 READS ONE OF GAL-DEM’S UNMISSABLE BOOKS OF 2023 From the high-rises of Canary Wharf to the turquoise pools of Miami, Sugar, Baby is an intoxicating, darkly funny debut novel about beauty and greed, desire and delusion, from an extraordinary new voice in fiction. Agnes Green is turning 21 and her life is heading nowhere. Still living at home with her devoutly religious mother in a lifeless suburb, she works as a cleaner by day and spends her nights secretly going to clubs and dating Toby – who loves arthouse film, getting stoned, and ignoring her texts. That is until she meets Emily, the daughter of one of her cleaning clients, who lives in London and works as a model – and a sugar baby. Emily’s lifestyle is the escape Agnes has been longing for: tasting menus, private flights to Paris and Miami, rich older men who shower her with compliments and designer gifts. But it comes at a cost. Agnes’ new life is beyond her wildest dreams, but it comes at a cost. As she begins to stray further from her mother’s holy teachings, she must decide how far she is willing to go to be adored…
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