Immaculate Conception: A Novel

¡§A superb work of fiction.¡¨¡XNew York Times Book Review

What if you could enter the mind of the person you love the most?

Enka meets Mathilde in art school and is instantly drawn to her. Mathilde makes art that feels truly original, and Enka¡Xtrying hard to prove herself in this fiercely competitive world¡Xpours everything into their friendship. But when Mathilde¡¦s fame and success cause her to begin drifting away, Enka becomes desperate to keep her close.

Enter SCAFFOLD. Purported to enhance empathy, this cutting-edge technology could allow Enka to inhabit Mathilde¡¦s mind and access her memories, artistic inspirations, and deep-seated trauma. Undergoing this procedure would link Enka and Mathilde forever. But at what cost?