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Struggling with a disapproving grandparent and her inability to fit in with her white peers, a Thai-American high school senior in a small Kansas community secretly designs a clothing line that reflects both cultures.
Kanchana is a Thai-American high school senior in a small Kansas town. She struggles with a disapproving grandparent and her inability to fit in with her white peers. By secretly designing clothing that reflects both cultures, she creates something uniquely her own. When her mother agrees to provide a home for Shelly, a teenage girl, the girl seems to want everything Kanchana has-- even the boy she has a crush on. Just how far will Shelly go to belong? No library descriptions found. |
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After her father died several years ago, Kan's grandmother, Khun Yai, moved to America to help her mother raise Kan. One day, Kan's mother returns home from work with a teenaged girl, Shelly, in tow. Shelly will be staying with Kan's family even though Kan's grandmother seems to object. At first, things are great with Shelly. It is like having a sister. Shelly has a scar on her face and understands about not fitting in. Additionally, Shelly's mom died in a gruesome and spectacular way. Shelly stands up for Kan in school, and they gossip and laugh into the night. However, Kan finds herself increasingly isolated from Ash and her other friends. Text messages go missing from her phone and people give her weird looks. She is sure Shelly is behind it. Then, Shelly dyes her hair black to look more like Kan, and it seems Shelly has her sights set on Kan's boyfriend, Ethan. Kan has to find strength within herself to survive Shelly's diabolical plan.
This was a quick read. While I found everything Shelly did to be a bit "out there" towards the end of the book, it was still an enjoyable read. I did guess Shelly's big secret which is revealed at the end of the book. Many young women can relate to not fitting in or feeling on the verge of two worlds. Overall, this was a good, solid read, and I liked reading about the Thai culture.
I received a free ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion. ( )