Bring the House Down

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A theater critic at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe delivers a scathing one-star review of a struggling actress after a one-night stand, setting off a sharply funny, feminist narrative. Alex Lyons is decisive in his ratings—either a five-star rave or a one-star pan, with nothing in between. On opening night, he quickly dismisses Hayley Sinclair’s performance and seizes the chance for a brief encounter with her. Unbeknownst to him, Hayley discovers his brutal critique upon waking in his apartment, leading her to question which humiliation stings more. In response, she transforms her show into a viral hit that critiques Alex, exposing him as the entitled son of a famous actress and a notorious philanderer. Despite his reputation crumbling, Alex remains unrepentant, sharing his perspective with his colleague, Sophie. As she becomes more entangled in his downfall, Sophie grapples with her conflicting feelings about the situation. This debut novel serves as a brilliant exploration of art, power, misogyny, and female rage, skillfully blurring the lines between reality and performance.