De Gryse knows how to grab a reader by the scruff of the neck.

De Morgen

Apparently nonchalantly, De Gryse weaves her storylines until they all come together in a crazy final.

De Lage Landen

Recommended, with images that stick and phrases you’ll want to remember.

Krant van West- Vlaanderen

With pork ribs, De Gryse delivers a carefully composed novel in which the underlying themes present themselves to the reader subtle and on different levels​ .

De Reactor

A captivating and touching debut, with engagingly dry humour.
Humo

Through her subtle narration, wry humour and flights into vivid fantasy, Amarylis De Gryse offers a raw and moving depiction of shame, love, and human relationships that feels especially pertinent in the context of contemporary fat liberation movements and renewed interest in trauma and physical health.

Asymptote Blog