If That's All There Is (Electric Literature's Recommended Reading)

A story about attraction and the sacrifices women sometimes make, "If That’s All There Is" comes from Mona Awad's debut collection "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl". Follow the narrator's tumultuous relationship with her co-worker, Archibald, as a metaphor for the way that women often compromise themselves. A poignant and thought-provoking read recommended by Laura van den Berg, this compelling story explores the complexities and contradictions of attraction.