WINNER 2023 Indie Book Awards for Debut Fiction
WINNER 2023 MUD Literary Prize
WINNER 2023 Davitt Award for Best Adult Novel
WINNER 2023 Readings New Australian Fiction Prize
FINALIST 2022 The Los Angeles Times Book Prize Mystery/Thriller
SHORTLISTED 2023 ABIA Literary Fiction Book of the Year
SHORTLISTED 2023 The Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year
SHORTLISTED 2023 BookPeople Nielsen Book of the Year
LONGLISTED 2023 Stella Prize
LONGLISTED 2023 Voss Literary Award
HIGHLY COMMENDED 2023 Victorian Premier's Award
Phenomenal Book Club Pick 2022
BetterReading 2023 Top 100 Books
Apple Books Best of 2022
Publisher's Weekly Best Books of 2022
Booktopia Best Books of 2022
“An unforgettable debut, utterly compelling from start to finish. Original. Heartbreaking. Gripping. I just loved it!”
—Liane Moriarty, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of BIG LITTLE LIES and NINE PERFECT STRANGERS.
"An urgent story that commands an audience. ALL THAT'S LEFT UNSAID is a gripping and unflinching narrative that is as heart-wrenching as it is unputdownable.”
—Karin Slaughter, NYT and International Bestselling Author
"A story of great grief and even greater love, this beautiful and powerful book will break you open and change you inside."
—Alice Pung OAM, author of ONE HUNDRED DAYS
“Tracey Lien's story pulls you back twenty years, then pushes you, heartbroken and stunned, into today's bright light. ALL THAT'S LEFT UNSAID is honest, aching, and filled with beauty. It will transport you.”
—Julia Phillips, National Book Award finalist for DISAPPEARING EARTH