The Japan Times
Asako Yuzuki's novel about female obsession offers timely and shrewd social critiques — but not catharsis. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/03/20/books/asako-yuzuki-hooked-review/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #asakoyuzuki #pollybarton #japanseliterature #translation
‘Hooked’ but not reeled in by Asako Yuzuki’s new release

Asako Yuzuki's second novel to appear in English presents a claustrophobic dynamic between prospective gal pals but shies away from the catharsis that this type of story needs.

The Japan Times
Mar 20 at 10:48amBuffer