The Favourite

Fran Littlewood is an expert chronicler of family dynamics, and particularly the complex, competitive, and sparkling nature of sisterhood. Once I picked up THE FAVOURITE, I did not want to put it down until the last page was turned

Lottie Hazell, author of <i>Piglet</i>

Fran writes like a wilder, more breathless Claire Lombardo . . . A huge talent. Set over the course of a family reunion that goes very wrong, THE FAVOURITE is a layered, textured story about the reverberations of the past and secrets in a family, and a psychologically astute look at love and relationships. It’s wonderful and very funny. You’re in for such a treat. I LOVED it.

Georgina Moore, author of <i>The Garnett Girls </i>

Now and again I read a book which is so FABULOUS I get queasy with jealousy. This is one such book. God, I wish I had written it. Funny, dark, fascinating and utterly UTTERLY convincing. On my QWJ (Queasy With Jealousy) Scale, I award it 16/10.

Marian Keyes

The Favourite sizzles with familial tension that keeps the pages turning. A heartbreaking, candid, and witty take on family and their determination to f**k us up at every level possible. I loved it

Justin Myers (AKA The Guyliner), author of <i>The Fake Up</i>

Fran has done it again! A masterclass in storytelling, The Favourite is an utterly compelling, entertaining family drama about rivalries, things unsaid, love and the messy dynamics within sibling relationships. Acutely observed, relatable and humorous, this joy of a book had me hooked from the very first page

Fiza Saeed McLynn, author of <i>The Midnight Carousel</i>

The Favourite is fabulous - sharp and funny and brilliantly claustrophobic on family dynamics and the way everyone is the main character and unreliable narrator of their own lives.

Lauren Bravo, author of <i>Preloved</i>

So sharp, funny and pacey, and incredibly well-observed, especially when it comes to the small but treacherous undercurrents that run beneath the family. I loved it.

Rebecca Wait, author of <i>I'm Sorry You Feel That Way</i>

A brilliantly funny, dark, insightful, wildly satisfying story of family secrets and sisterly dynamics.

Natasha Poliszczuk

Fran Littlewood has that incredible ability to write minute family dynamics with such insane accuracy and wit that it feels like she’s been observing you and your family for years. It’s the incisive level of detail she holds that makes The Favourite such a brilliant read with a concept that is both relatable and hilariously messy. This is a novel that captures the big and little things about siblings and family life that create the beautiful and fractured thing we call family. You’ll want to pass this book onto your siblings and your parents, but be warned!!

Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of <i>The Three of Us</i>

There’s to be no Difficult Second Album Syndrome for Fran Littlewood. The Favourite starts with a (literally) cracking premise, and gets messier and more mysterious from there. It is darkly funny, keenly observed, and full of poignant, vivid images.

Tim Minchin

THE FAVOURITE is an absolute knockout - ferociously observed, fantastically funny and deeply relatable. I could not stop reading this dark-edged, pacy, moving novel and was consumed with thoughts about the characters whenever it wasn’t in my hands. Sensationally good

Rosie Walsh, bestselling author of <i>The Man Who Didn't Call</i>

The Favourite is just wonderful. I laughed; I cried; I enjoyed every moment. Fran Littlewood writes with such precision, humour and understanding, creating believeable characters and complex relationships. The drama, the humour, the emotion – everything is pitch-perfect. I adored it

Katie Lumsden

What makes this sibling dramedy so delectable is Littlewood’s writing… All the nuances of sisterhood, daughterhood, wifehood, motherhood, divorcehood, and more are illuminated by this tale of spilled wine, slapped faces, and enduring family love.

Oprah Daily

You’ll be captivated by the well-drawn characters

Good Housekeeping

Powerful and emotional

Woman's Own

Littlewood's writing is sharp and dry, with a forensic feel for family dynamics and emotional blind spots

Sunday Mail

A powerful and emotional tale, rich in nuance, exploring loyalty, truth and the fragile nature of love

Woman's Weekly

Tender, funny and truthful, Littlewood's tale reveals long-held secrets, chronicles treacherous inner thoughts, and revels in the sweet, spiky nature of sisterhood

Mail on Sunday

A buzzy novel… Keenly observed and often very funny, Littlewood’s latest will only further her reputation as a master of the arch dramedy

Boston Globe

Excellent. A detailed and fascinating look at the effects of sibling order in families and what it feels like to think your parent has a favourite child

Stylist

A powerful and emotional tale, rich in nuance, exploring loyalty, truth and the fragile nature of love

Woman's Weekly

Funny, poignant, smart and sad, The Favourite has Bad Sisters vibes. If you enjoy familial tension and witty dialogue, you will love it. I inhaled it

Sarah Turner (The Unmumsy Mum), bestselling author of <i>Stepping Up</i>

Has a cinematic quality . . . Every moment feels alive. Full of tender moments and thoughtful insights, The Favourite will be a favourite of readers, perfect with those with imperfect families - which is to say, all of us

Shelf Awareness

Littlewood’s characters, flawed as they are, are engaging and relatable, and her sense of family dynamics captures all the old wounds, shifting hierarchies, inside jokes, and sturdy if skewed love the sisters share

Kirkus

Packed with humour, heart and fascinating family dynamics, this is a read that makes you ponder what it is to be a part of a familial unit

Barnes & Noble Reads

Littlewood creates a sense of claustrophobia, fragility and urgency. Looking at themes such as rivalry, loss, grief and blame but all cushioned by profound and enduring love, I was drawn into this careful chronicling and family dynamics and particularly the complexities of competition and sisterhood chugging along side by side. A wonderfully layered story

Adele Parks, Platinum Magazine