praise for The Handless Maiden: ‘Thin beautifully etched ice – over such deep shocking water.’ Ted Hughes‘This is a rich, disturbing and vibrant collection of poems…confident, mature and visionary, creating an artistic identity which a great many novelists could only dream of.’ Michael Bracewell, Guardian 'Whether she is 'in search of the edge' or dancing 'out over the edge' Feaver brings areas of female sexuality and its taboos to the public imagination of women and men with brilliance, sensitivity and perfect control.' Deryn Rees Jones, London Magazine‘First-rate, infused with a joyful eroticism that is neither sensationalist nor vengeful.' William Scammell, Independent on Sunday Books of the Year‘Vicki Feaver's poems resonate with truth and raw emotion. Whether she is writing about ironing, childhood, periods or love, her wry humour and sensuous style make familiar subject matter seem fresh and new.’ Kate Figes, Cosmopolitan‘Vicki Feaver's The Handless Maiden returned me to a poet whose sometimes wittily malevolent verse sabotages the everyday world with a rebellious sensuality. A sad, proud, enchanting book.

’ Colin Thubron, Observer‘I like the boldness of Vicki Feaver, how she is honest enough to write about things nobody else writes about.’Jackie Kay, Scotland On Sunday.