Introducing Naked Girl

“Wallack is masterful at weaving multiple narratives together to create a vivid picture of Sienna’s harrowing and hopeful life. She clearly illustrates – through flawless prose and a unique poetic style – the inherent tragedy of growing up.”

"Wallack cleverly walks a tightrope in her writing, balancing the horrors with a child's unwavering imagination and naive sense of wonder...a distinctive and emotionally rich voice delivering succinct observations...An endearing and fascinating perspective on a uniquely volatile and dangerous childhood." Verdict: Get It!

"Wallack's writing is evocative and lyrical, with a keen eye for detail and a deep empathy for her characters...For readers seeking a powerful and thought-provoking novel that combines rich character development with a gripping and emotional storyline, "Naked Girl" is an excellent choice. It is a remarkable debut that stays with the reader long after the final page and promises more great works from Wallack in the future. It is an unreservedly recommended Golden Quill read."

“Forced to adapt and grow in novel ways, Sienna and Siddi choose paths in response to their revised lives that are as unexpected as their father's choices…Janna Brooke Wallack cultivates an attractive, zany road trip through counterculture life…A heartwarming, fun experience lies in wait…Powerful descriptions create a masterpiece of insight and possibility…”

"A lyrical and unflinching dive into a radical childhood, Naked Girl by Janna Brooke Wallack is an emotive novel about the meaning of home...Wallack's prose is alive with the open-eyed curiosity of youth...this revelatory novel is a poignant exploration of the stress and liberation of growing older in a world that never seems to grow up."

"The rugged elegance of Wallack's writing is everywhere, in which first-person accounts are both caustic and laden with style. I am reminded of Nell Zink's Nicotine in the chaotic nature of those who transit through the lives of Sienna and Siddhi, but with a panache that is singularly Wallack's. Very highly recommended."

"Naked Girl by Janna Wallack is a tremendously funny book that I found myself crying into... a lose-track-of-time fictional memoir, it is a sociological examination of the institution of family...Sienna (the protagonist) is written so purely you have to remind yourself you don't know her in real life...This is a treasure of a book that speaks to everyone...Must read."

"We're calling it. THIS is the book of the summer. A chaotic coming-of-age story with characters you won't be able to stop thinking about. A novel to sink your teeth into. Brava!"

“NAKED GIRL grabbed me from the novel’s stunning opening paragraph and held me in its grasp to the very end. The riveting, unflinching coming of age story of Sienna Shiva Karma Jones is told with devastating honesty and poignancy. You will not soon forget her.”

"Naked Girl is a big, juicy read! Janna Cohen is a master at creating complex, likable characters. The details are painstaking and so illuminating. This novel will keep readers captivated with the hope of redemption, accountability, and survival. It’s a complex unfolding that offers surprising details, humor, and a fitting ending. This book is impossible to put down!”

“Naked Girl is a compelling, suspenseful, and moving story of the bond between a brother and sister who endure the hardships of neglect yet manage to hold on to the desire for familial love.”

“Naked Girl is a Vividly Told Story of love, loss, grief, and hope, all against the backdrop of the iconic ‘80’s that will keep you up at night turning pages, laughing, crying, and rooting for a protagonist who will steal your heart and remind you that beauty and strength comes from within.”