A coming-of-age tale following the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ronny Nguyen, as she grapples with the weight of generational trauma while navigating the violent power of teenage girlhood,
Powerful ... Dang uses the metaphor to expertly explore Ronny’s deep rage and grief over the devastating losses of her brother and her virginity, as well as how she reclaims her power; and in doing so, she finds a deeper connection with her family and her heritage. Intense, visceral, and not to be missed.
Dang’s skillful characterizations of Ronny and her family members make this a work that delves much deeper than what could appear as just another story of teen angst ... Filled with unexpected twists and shocking elements, Dang’s novel will appeal to adults and teens alike and have them looking more from this promising new voice.
