The Taipei sights, sounds, heat, and tastes are the stars of Kuang's novel. Much of the study-abroad language immersion program felt expected; I most appreciated Lily's eventual examination of her own family's history and heritage and how she fits into it. Lily Chen is a college student who travels to Taiwan to study in an intensive language program along with many other Chinese American students. Lily and her roommate misjudge their living arrangements and suffer through unr

I love Liang's books, and this departure from her romantic comedies is inspired by the Chinese legend of Xishi. It's full of danger,...

Juhea Kim's looping story of Korea, courtesans, pickpockets, and the powerful figures complicating and shaping all of their lives...

I was captivated by Lim's fairy tale of a fantasy novel, particularly the vivid magical realism, Shiori's strength and abilities, and...

I love an intersection of historical fiction and mystery, two genres I love. Some of the books listed here also have supernatural elements.