โ Scribed by Thao Votang
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Told with deadpan humor and brutal honesty, this debut novel follows Vietnamese American Linh Ly 's unraveling as she reckons with the traumas of both her past and present, perfect for fans of Joan Is Okay and Luster.
When twenty-seven-year-old Linh Ly's recently divorced mother begins dating a coworker, Linh is determined to make sure he is worthy of her mother. She's seen the kind of men her mother ends up with--she grew up watching her unreliable and volatile alcoholic father as her mother worked two jobs to make ends meet. Linh is certain that her mother can't do this on her own, but what begins as genuine worry quickly turns obsessive.
Following her mother and spying on her dates becomes part of Linh's routine, especially after a university shooting at Linh's work that leaves her feeling adrift--at least her mom's dating life gives her something to focus on. Linh...
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