The Goddesses A Novel
The Goddesses by Swan Huntley is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on June 26, 2018. This novel follows Nancy, who relocates with her family to Kona, Hawaii, seeking a fresh start amid personal turmoil. As her marriage falters and her twin sons exhibit troubling behavior, Nancy finds solace in the vibrant surroundings and a new friendship with her yoga instructor, Ana. This connection quickly deepens, leading Nancy to prioritize her relationship with Ana over her family.
Readers will encounter a narrative that explores themes of friendship and manipulation within the context of family life. As Nancy becomes increasingly entwined in Ana’s world, she neglects her responsibilities, revealing the complexities of her emotional journey. The Goddesses presents a psychological exploration of a woman’s quest for understanding and connection, set against the backdrop of Hawaii’s idyllic landscape. With 320 pages, this edition offers a detailed look into the intricacies of personal relationships and the choices that shape them.
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The Descendants meets Single White Female in this lush and compelling novel about a woman who moves to Hawaii, only to find herself drawn into a dangerous and mysterious friendship, from the author of We Could Be Beautiful.
When Nancy and her family arrive in Kona, Hawaii, they are desperate for a fresh start. Nancy’s marriage is in shambles, and she and her husband sleep in separate bedrooms. Their twin sons have been acting out, exhibiting risky behavior. But Hawaii is a refreshing paradise: they plant an orange tree in the yard; they share a bed once again; and Nancy resolves to make a happy life for herself. It’s then that she takes a yoga class and is stricken by the charismatic teacher, Ana. Soon, they are spending all their time together, driving around the island, sharing dinners, and relaxing in Ana’s hot tub. During all this time spent with Ana, Nancy starts neglecting her family, skipping dinners, and leaving her children to their own devices. But she doesn’t care. She feels understood in a way she’s never experienced, and she knows that she will do anything Ana asks of her. A seductive story of friendship and manipulation set against the idyllic tropical lull of the Big Island, The Goddesses is a stunning psychological portrait by one of fiction’s most exciting new voices.
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