"Vivid, beguiling and needle-sharp . . . stirs out darkest impulses." - Lucy Rose, bestselling author of The Lamb

"An unexpected bond develops between a teacher who is mourning and a student in this heartwarming and haunting novel.... With atmospheric and lyrical writing, the emotional weight of grief is clearly and carefully laid out...This intimate and elegantly restrained novel is a meditative journey through sorrow and solace." - Apple Books

"A compelling exploration of personal growth and self-discovery. Vaglio's ability to blend introspective storytelling with deep emotional resonance is evident throughout this novel. The narrative delves into the complexities of life's unspoken lessons and the impact they have on personal transformation . . . lyrical prose and insightful character development create a moving and thought-provoking reading experience." - Glamour

"A powerful exploration of the fragility of the ties that bind us to society and loved ones." - Marie Claire (UK)

"Tanet's skill is to use short chapters shuttling between characters to create a matrix of voices, relationships, gossip and guilt. But in a book full of upended expectations, the most surprising detail is that it is all based on a true story." - The Guardian

"A debut novel from one of Italy's most exciting new feminist authors." - Service95

"Maddalena Vaglio Tanet captivates us from the very first sentence, telling through her stirring style the depths of fear and breadth of the human heart. As if Elena Ferrante's heroines had come to northern Italy to find themselves caught between tender longings and bitter disappointments." - Floran Illies, bestselling author of 1913

?"A mysterious and elegant novel, full of fears and tenderness, where getting lost in the woods can be a choice and a destiny and a regeneration." - Veronica Raimo, author of Lost on Me

"Dear Teacher has a powerfully hypnotic draw."
- Booklist