"If The Handmaid's Tale and the Marvel Cinematic Universe had a baby, the result would probably look something like this feminist sci-fi thriller." -- Keely Weiss, Harper's Bazaar "Full of multiverse alternate-timeline feels, Girl One all but dares you to imagine what the world would look like if humanity had made massive changes to reproduction in the 1970s . This trippy, detective-style sci-fi thriller rewards readers who stick with it . It will leave you thinking about the power of choice and the importance of family." --Saira Mueller, Wired "This is the superhero take on 1970s feminism that we never knew we needed--and after reading it, I'm a bit shocked it hasn't been done before! . [An] Atwood-esque thriller." --Molly Odintz, CrimeReads "[ Girl One ] has a grab-you-by-the-neck premise . Once Josie starts her quest, dystopian gender politics turn into supernatural hijinks.
" --Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times "A genre-defying, thought-provoking thriller that is impossible to put down. Girl One is an engaging, timely exploration of identity and the power women possess when they band together." --Kami Garcia, author of Beautiful Creatures "Murphy, smartly, doesn't dive too deeply into the science of it all, but focuses on the women at the heart of the story. A compelling read." --Emily Burack, Alma " Girl One flares into the world with genetic possibilities and a bold remaking of history. A speculative feminist thriller of the highest order, Girl One is fresh, boundless, and thought-provoking. Certain books and characters linger long after the final page. Josephine Morrow and her extraordinary journey is one you won't soon forget.
" --Mindy Mejia, author of Everything You Want Me To Be and Strike Me Down " This twisty, fast-paced thriller raises some really terrific questions regarding ethics in science and media, especially as they relate to feminism and female agency . extraordinarily relevant even in this third decade of the 21st century." --Doreen Sheridan, Criminal Element "Sara Flannery Murphy's Girl One is both a heart-pounding, bingeworthy thriller and a riveting exploration of creation, consent, and the power of sisterhood. Don't miss this compelling new entry to the feminist literary canon!" --Layne Fargo, author of They Never Learn " Part fantasy, part thriller, this book feels like the perfect jumping-off point to start my sci-fi-inspired literary journey." --Alicia Lansom, Refinery29.