SuitabookBelonging and identity
Jade feels neither Vietnamese enough nor sufficiently American, identifies as queer, and wishes her mother would stop denying this part of her.
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Trang Thanh Tran - Author
A supernatural horror story rooted in a family homecoming, with queer romance and questions of belonging. It combines frightening events with explorations of Vietnamese American identity, colonialism and family history.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA supernatural horror story rooted in a family homecoming, with queer romance and questions of belonging. It combines frightening events with explorations of Vietnamese American identity, colonialism and family history.
Jade feels neither Vietnamese enough nor sufficiently American, identifies as queer, and wishes her mother would stop denying this part of her.
Through research in her father’s house, Jade learns about colonialism’s effects on her family before and after the Vietnam war.
Jade acts impulsively while exploring a dangerous situation; her courage and curiosity are highlighted, alongside a supportive relationship with Florence.
Consider whether the reader enjoys sustained supernatural suspense and is comfortable with frequent strong swearing, frightening imagery, weapon-wielding intruders and a fiery conclusion.
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