A LANGUAGE OF LIMBS

'Formally inventive... It's like gay, literary Sliding Doors. And its told in gorgeous, often fragmentary prose'
- Autostraddle 

'A luminous exploration of desire, resistance and the architectures of connection... In an era where queer narratives are increasingly vital, this novel is testament to the complexity, humour and profound resilience of Queer existence'
- Scene Magazine 

'Dylin Hardcastle's novel carried me away like a tidal current. Expansive across time, yet intimate in its focus, A Language of Limbs is that rare book that's equally poetic and propulsive - with twin protagonists who are impossible to shake. Nothing short of an instant queer classic'
- Benjamin Law  

'An epic tale of sapphic pleasure, pain and activism in the face of police brutality'
- Big Issue 

'A life-affirming, deeply-felt novel of the decisions we make and the lives that unspool from them. To read A Language of Limbs is to be reminded of the power of queer joy and community. I loved it'
- Hannah Kent  

'Poetic, fresh and mesmerising, Hardcastle's work is like nothing I have ever read. A Language of Limbs is full of feeling; a love story about the family we make ourselves. Upon finishing this book I was overwhelmed by a sense of, more. I am desperate for more stories like this'
- Jessie Stephens  

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Sometimes a book can be gorgeously written, and that's enough. Or the characters and plot are so compelling that the writing itself can be forgiven for being lacklustre. But Hardcastle is a double threat; they fill this book with so much life, the hearts of 'limb one' and 'limb two'... A Language of Limbs is just absurdly good. I know that sounds silly, but it took me by surprise just how wonderful and heart wrenching and moving this book is. Read it, read it, read it!'
- nb magazine  

'Hardcastle, already an accomplished writer, has attained a new confidence and fluency in their fourth book. The storytelling is minimalist yet deeply poetic... The prose is textured, viscous almost, an ooze of sweet honey shot through with golden light... A Language of Limbs is a novel of (impeccable) vibes and mood, a gay hymnal written from inside the guts of the two protagonists... Hardcastle is helping carve out a new lexicon of queer experience, one that hold the glory alongside the pain'
- Australian Book Review 

'Tender and steamy... A story of aching almosts, deep grief and exuberant joy that will appeal to readers of Emily Dickinson and Jeanette Winterson'
- Books + Publishing 

'A Language of Limbs is an affirming celebration of queer joy. Hardcastle's prose is rich and affecting. Their exploration of family - both biological and chosen - will resonate deeply with readers... tender and immersive'
- AU Review 

'Utterly absorbing... I loved this novel and deeply enjoyed being broken open by it'
- Readings