Gloria Chao crée des histoires qui plongent dans les complexités de la psyché humaine. Ses œuvres se caractérisent par un aperçu vif des relations complexes, explorant les thèmes de l'identité et de l'appartenance. Chao mêle habilement l'humour à une sincérité touchante, créant des personnages et des mondes mémorables qui résonnent profondément auprès des lecteurs. Sa voix distinctive et sa capacité à capturer l'essence de la vie moderne en font une présence significative dans la littérature contemporaine.
The story revolves around teenagers who dedicate themselves to fulfilling the wishes of others while struggling to confront their own feelings for each other. Their journey explores themes of selflessness and the challenges of embracing personal desires amidst the pressure to prioritize others' happiness. As they navigate their emotions, the characters must confront their fears and learn the importance of pursuing their own hearts' desires.
“Weepingly funny.” —The Wall Street Journal “Delightful.” —Buzzfeed “Charmed my socks off.” —David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Kids of Appetite and Mosquitoland Four starred reviews for this incisive, laugh-out-loud contemporary debut about a Taiwanese-American teen whose parents want her to be a doctor and marry a Taiwanese Ivy Leaguer despite her squeamishness with germs and crush on a Japanese classmate. At seventeen, Mei should be in high school, but skipping fourth grade was part of her parents’ master plan. Now a freshman at MIT, she is on track to fulfill the rest of this predetermined future: become a doctor, marry a preapproved Taiwanese Ivy Leaguer, produce a litter of babies. With everything her parents have sacrificed to make her cushy life a reality, Mei can’t bring herself to tell them the truth—that she (1) hates germs, (2) falls asleep in biology lectures, and (3) has a crush on her classmate Darren Takahashi, who is decidedly not Taiwanese. But when Mei reconnects with her brother, Xing, who is estranged from the family for dating the wrong woman, Mei starts to wonder if all the secrets are truly worth it. Can she find a way to be herself, whoever that is, before her web of lies unravels? From debut author Gloria Chao comes a hilarious, heartfelt tale of how, unlike the panda, life isn’t always so black and white.
Chloe Wang is nervous to introduce her parents to her boyfriend, because the truth is, she hasn't met him yet either. She hired him from Rent for Your 'Rents, a company specializing in providing fake boyfriends trained to impress even the most traditional Asian parents. Drew Chan's passion is art, but after his parents cut him off for dropping out of college to pursue his dreams, he became a Rent for Your 'Rents employee to keep a roof over his head. Luckily, learning protocols like "Type C parents prefer quiet, kind, zero-PDA gestures" comes naturally to him. When Chloe rents Drew, the mission is simple: convince her parents fake Drew is worthy of their approval so they'll stop pressuring her to accept a proposal from Hongbo, the wealthiest (and slimiest) young bachelor in their tight-knit Asian American community. But when Chloe starts to fall for the real Drew--who, unlike his fake persona, is definitely not 'rent-worthy--her carefully curated life begins to unravel. Can she figure out what she wants before she loses everything?--
A teen outcast is swept up in a whirlwind romance and dark family secrets when
another Taiwanese family moves to her small, predominantly white Midwestern
town.
A charming and inclusive YA anthology all about games—from athletic sports to board games to virtual reality—from editor Laura Silverman and an all-star cast of contributors. From the slightly fantastical to the utterly real, light and sweet romance to tales tinged with horror and thrills, Game On is an anthology that spans genre and style. But beneath each story is a loving ode to competition and games perfect for anyone who has ever played a sport or a board game, picked up a video game controller, or rolled a twenty-sided die. A manhunt game is interrupted by a town disappearing beneath the players' eyes. A puzzle-filled scavenger hunt emboldens one college freshman to be brave with the boy she's crushing on. A series of summer nights full of card games leads a boy to fall for a boy who he knows is taken. And a spin the bottle game could end a life-long friendship. Fifteen stories, and fifteen unforgettable experiences that may inspire readers to start up that Settlers of Catan game again.
Set against a backdrop of rivalry, the story unfolds as two characters, initially at odds, navigate their growing attraction. Their competitive spirits clash and spark unexpected chemistry, leading to a heartfelt exploration of love and personal growth. As they confront their differences and past grievances, they discover deeper connections that challenge their perceptions of each other. This tale promises a blend of tension, humor, and emotional moments, making it a captivating read for fans of romantic transformations.
