‘Cadwallader brings a measured intelligence to her work, to produce a rush of memorable images that evoke the sights, sounds and tastes of each moment. She explores the various roles of womanhood, to produce a collection that is intelligent yet comfortably readable … The result is an outstanding new book of poetry, which expresses emotional lucidity without sacrificing intellectual understanding. It displays Cadwallader’s rare talent: that of balancing rigour with passion.’ - Stephen Lawrence, Friendly Street Judge, Single Poet 2009