Debut

“At the age of 27, author Jinwoo Chong is already a major literary talent.”

“a compelling, unique read.”

From the first paragraph, this debut novel grabs the reader with its voice as well as its dramatic plot setup:

Given that this novel is about a cooking competition on TV, there’s no surprise that it’s composed of mixed ingredients.

Let’s see . . . we have tropes borrowed from:

“The significance of the dreams and the meaningful role they play in the plot is well done as is the blending of Cree mythology. . . . .

“A tale to please YA readers and well beyond, it’s a poignant story that doesn’t shy from sharp edges, universal, timeless, and timely.”

“this debut is a page-turner that will keep the reader . . . glued . . .”

“Abbas has drawn a rich and believable cast of characters, and we feel sympathy and involvement with them all.”

“the brilliance of Gunty’s writing and thinking expressed so originally and stunningly will keep most people turning every page in this novel of wild imagination, wisdom, and originality.”

“Butcher manages to create relatable, believable characters with real flaws, real needs and wants, fleshing them out with tongue-in-cheek humor.”

Plot points abound at the beginning of Hays’ Pesticide: rioters attack police in central Bern, resulting in a murder; police officer Giuliana Linder deals with accidental homicide while re

This novel is an insightful tale of an unnamed young woman venturing into the field of medicine.

“lyrical beauty of Manfredi’s prose . . . at its heart, The Empire of Dirt is a rich puzzle impossible to resist.”