Synopsis:
Fawning is a sharp and emotionally resonant novel that explores the cost of people-pleasing and the quiet damage caused by constantly putting others first. The story follows a young woman who has learned to survive by adapting herself to the expectations, desires, and moods of those around her, even as it erodes her sense of self. As relationships grow more complicated and emotional boundaries blur, she is forced to confront the difference between kindness and self-erasure. With honesty and psychological insight, the novel examines power, consent, and identity, asking what it truly means to choose yourself after a lifetime of accommodating everyone else.

About the Author:
Ingrid Clayton is an author known for writing emotionally perceptive fiction that centers on identity, vulnerability, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Her work often focuses on internal conflict and the unspoken dynamics that shape behavior, particularly a young woman’s navigation of autonomy and self-worth. Clayton’s writing is recognized for its clarity, emotional intelligence, and willingness to engage with difficult but relatable themes. Through novels like Fawning, she offers readers thoughtful stories that resonate through their psychological depth and emotional realism.