Maggie is on the brink. Her MFA thesis sends her into the throes of an obsessive work spiral. She’s ignoring calls from her mother and drifting apart from her boyfriend. To make matters worse, her brother is dating Maggie’s art-world rival. But it’s when Maggie’s ex reappears that her forced composure starts to slip. A smooth-talking art critic with power and charm, Rakib sees Maggie in a way that completely mystifies her. Then come whispers that her painting might be nominated for a grant that could launch her career. With deadlines looming, her relationship with her boyfriend faltering and her sense of self in flux, Maggie begins to question not just her art but the entire life she’s been trying to build.