Delving deep into the experiences and psyches of five women who find themselves hurtling towards a new way of living without knowing quite how they got there, Love in Case of Emergency is a book that’s not easily put down. With her characteristically empathetic yet incisive voice, Krien takes on concepts such as motherhood and childlessness, and offers intimate and hard-hitting perspectives on issues including bereavement, divorce and infidelity. The book explores what remains of the characters when they have fulfilled their roles as wives, mothers, friends, lovers, sisters, and daughters. Unique and heartening in its outlook, Love in Case of Emergency is a punchy, contemporary read that takes the notion of aspiring to find happiness and connection to new and exhilarating heights.