Early acclaim for Restoration

“An intimate, vivid, and deeply felt novel.”

“Restoration beautifully, movingly reminds us that we may have to go backward before we can move forward; and that even our oldest, most formative beliefs about ourselves may not contain the full truth. A lyrical debut novel of uncommon emotional depth, power, and wisdom.”

“Carol Davis provides an authentic and unwavering portrayal of the depths between mothers and daughters, lovers and friends. A beautifully written story, told with the keenest, fondest eye for architecture, for San Francisco, and for what it means to love someone no matter what.”

“In this luminous debut novel, Carol Davis uses the language of historic preservation to explore family trauma, memory, and healing. With a nuanced understanding of how building materials embody layers of memory and meaning, she reveals the act of repair as a powerful model for mending what has been broken in ourselves and those we love.”