The Deepest Cut

Candice Brathwaite

The much-anticipated sequel to Cuts Both Ways, from Sunday Times best-selling Candice Brathwaite, author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother. The Deepest Cut is a romance for the ages, a star-crossed-lovers story that tackles the joys and complexities of growing up as a Black British teen. After a year apart, a chance encounter outside Cyn's summer internship brings Isaac back into her life. Despite their time apart, Cynthia's feelings for him haven't faded, and yet the barriers between them are still the same: Cynthia's family would never approve of her seeing the boy whose brother was involved in Big Mike's death. Except Cynthia believes there may be more to the story than she's been told, and as she begins to investigate what really happened that fateful night, she uncovers secrets that could change lifes. But how much is Cynthia willing to sacrifice fo the truth? Cynthia and Isaac's story continues in this piercing exploration of race, class, love and the joys and complexities of growing up as a Black British teen, from bestselling author Candice Brathwaite. PRAISE FOR CUTS BOTH WAYS: 'Funny and heart-warming ... Brathwaite tackles big themes with a deft touch' Stylist 'A sharp look at the realities of growing up Black in Britain ... warm and insightful' Observer 'You don't want to put it down until you've read it cover to cover' Independent 'Tackles big issues with humour and heart' i newspaper