The Girl Who Ate Kalamazoo

Darrin Doyle's novel explores family dysfunction through the lens of fantasy, centering on Audrey Mapes, a girl with an extraordinary ability to consume an entire city. The narrative unfolds from the perspective of her sister, McKenna, revealing the profound impact of Audrey's unusual talent on their family dynamics. With sharp wit, Doyle contrasts the whimsical and the tragic, illustrating how the family's inability to express love leads to their quiet disintegration, making the story both haunting and poignant.