"A slow-burning bittersweet story... Nayak weaves together the antagonistic psychic life of the main character, Kavya, with the politics and pleasures of academia, the vexing terrain of mothering, and the possibility of, might we say, self-love."

"Tilt is a searing and revelatory investigation into how seemingly unrelated personal tragedies link to colonialism, mental health, and generational trauma across oceans and borders."

"Determined to find out more about her family history and its effects on her life, Kavya's journey is inspirational and transformative."

"TILT is a necessary novel for anyone interested in transgenerational trauma. Nayak avoids the pitfall of ultimate redemption in favor of an uncertain future guided by ancestral hope and the power of breaking silences, no matter how messy the results may be. And there are mermaids!"

Nayak displays bold insight, weaves complex themes, creates compassion for all characters, and demonstrates a reverence for how history shapes us all. This book is a profound achievement.