Tender and thrilling its Yuzuki at her best ELLE Deliciously satisfying iPAPER I couldnt stop reading COSTANZA CASATI Fantastically dark ERIN KELLY The unsettling new novel of friendship and dangerous obsession from Asako Yuzuki, the award-winning author of the global sensation Butter. Eriko really wouldnt mind being savaged, if it was her best friend doing the savaging Erikos life appears perfect devoted parents, pristine apartment and a high-flying job in the seafood division of one of Japans largest trading companies. Her latest project, to reintroduce the controversial Nile perch fish into the Japanese market, is characteristically ambitious. But beneath her flawless surface she is wracked by loneliness. Eriko becomes fascinated with a popular blog written by a housewife, Shoko. Shokos posts about convenience-store food and her messy home are the opposite of the typical manicured housewife. When Eriko tracks Shoko down at her favourite restaurant, Shoko is at first charmed by her new companion. But soon Erikos obsession with Shoko begins to spiral out of control. How far will she go to hold on to the best friend shes ever had? Beautifully translated by Polly Barton, Hooked is a delicious exploration of food, loneliness and womanhood in contemporary Japan. A most anticipated book of 2026 in Vogue, Guardian, New York Times, The Times, Sunday Times Style, Elle, Stylist, BBC, Grazia and more. Expect to see this distinctive pink cover everywhere GRAZIA Unsettling, compelling, richly written JODIE HARSH, author of You Had to Be There You wont be able to put down RADIO TIMES Gripping exposes how far were willing to go ELLE CANADA