‘Here is a powerful portrait of a young woman yearning to be an artist, whose passion for life – and rage at being unable to fulfil her talent – burns from the pages.’ – Anita Sethi, The Observer

‘This is a hugely impressive debut. Annabel Abbs has brought to life an extraordinary cast of characters - Joyce, Beckett et al - and painted their rackety, bohemian world in vivid technicolour.’ – Lisa O’Kelly, Literary Editor, The Observer

‘A cohesive and compelling account of Lucia’s life’ – Natalie Xenos, Culture Fly

‘One of those hidden gems of a novel… both sad and enthralling’ – Judith Griffith, Nudge Books

‘The Joyce Girl is ambitious, insightful and fascinating on so many levels. I have never felt so akin to writers of the past I thought I knew! A stunning insight into some great literary minds.’ – Susan Heads, The Booktrail

‘Abbs shows great affection for Lucia in her debut novel, sympathetically re-imagining her … striving to bring her own artistic expression to life through dance.’ - Irish Times

‘Here is Lucia Joyce, vibrant, passionate and alive, telling her own story. Profoundly moved by Lucia’s tragic life, Annabel Abbs has crafted a moving tale of thwarted ambition and personal tragedy.’ – Mary Talbot, author of the Costa Biography Award 2012 winner Dotter of Her Father’s Eyes

‘A captivating debut about love, creativity, and living in the shadow of genius. Annabel Abbs recreates the extraordinary story of Lucia Joyce - James Joyce’s daughter and gifted dancer in her own right - in language as sensuous and richly alive as Lucia’s dancing.’ – Louisa Treger, author of The Lodger

‘Abbs has found a gripping and little-known story at the heart of one of the 20th century’s most astonishing creative moments, researched it deeply, and brought the extraordinary Joyce family and their circle in 1920s Paris to richly-imagined life.’ – Emma Darwin, author of Sunday Times bestseller A Secret Alchemy, and The Mathematics of Love

 ‘A breathtakingly beautiful novel; it will linger in your mind long after you have finished reading’ -  Rather Too Fond of Books

‘From the very first page I was captivated by Lucia, the beautiful, elegant, graceful Joyce Girl. It is brave, it is bold but most of all it is beautiful.’ - Reflections of a Reader

‘An incredibly feeling and insightful glimpse into a previously overlooked yet significant life. A must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature’ - Food for Bookworms

‘A story that invades your soul and stays there… quite simply, stunning’ -  Linda’s Book Bag

‘Enthralling. It captured my imagination with its charm and energy… truly an impressive debut’ – Lit Nerd

‘A beautifully crafted story… a poignant read…’ – Jera’s Jamboree

‘The Joyce Girl broke my heart, it entranced me, it educated me too. Lucia is such a compelling character, I fell in love with her and I felt for her too. Annabel’s writing is, quite simply, stunning and is matched by wonderful storytelling.’  – Rebecca Saunders, Fiction Publisher at Hachette Australia

‘A heart-breaking book about devastating betrayals and broken dreams.’ – Caroline Ambrose, The Bath Novel Award

‘I found The Joyce Girl engrossing. It had a very clear voice, and the subject matter was unusual and thought-provoking.’ – Wendy Bough, Chair of Judging Panel, The Caledonia Novel Award