About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is beginning to question the 'missing pieces' of their family history or feels a pull toward a heritage they have never fully experienced. It is a sophisticated choice for teens navigating the tension between their individual dreams and their family's expectations. Gemma Huang is a girl who believes she knows her roots until a film role in Beijing reveals a secret world of socialites and royal lineage her parents kept hidden. Through Gemma's journey, the story explores themes of honesty, the complexity of cultural identity for second-generation immigrants, and the courage required to claim one's own path. It is perfectly suited for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy glamorous settings paired with deep emotional resonance. Parents will appreciate how it handles the discovery of family secrets with maturity, offering a realistic yet hopeful look at reconciliation and self-discovery.
