A review by jessiewolf
Piglet by Lottie Hazell

4.5

This book is incredible. It begins with Kit and Piglet, an engaged couple moving into their new apartment in New York, arranging an elaborate dinner party even though they haven't even unpacked. I fell in love with Piglet through her desire to serve everyone a roast chicken before she even bought a table. Her deep desire for pleasure through food is irresistible, and I was right there with her for every meal she ate. When Kit reveals his infidelity two weeks before their wedding, the novel becomes stressful and claustrophobic in a masterful way. Piglet attempts to find satiation as the rest of her world is falling apart, but she is stymied by her WASPy in-laws-to-be who of course are more concerned with her fitting into her wedding dress than her emotional wellbeing. Piglet continues on with her grandiose plans of making her wedding cake--except it's not a cake, it's a CROQUEMBOUCHE--and pushes down her feelings of betrayal in the hopes that if everything else is perfect, she will just figure out how to forgive Kit. The rest of the novel is a fever dream of denial and permission as Piglet tries to consume everything in reach lest she be consumed herself. CW--this book may be difficult for those who have struggled with disordered eating. Take care of yourself!