The Queens of New York -- E. L. Shen, Hardcover

From acclaimed author E. L. Shen comes a sun-drenched, cinematic YA novel about three Asian American girls, their unbreakable bond, and one life-changing summer, perfect for fans of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

Best friends Jia Lee, Ariel Kim, and Everett Hoang are inseparable. But this summer, they won't be together.

Everett, aspiring Broadway star, hopes to nab the lead role in an Ohio theater production, but soon realizes that talent and drive can only get her so far. Brainy Ariel is flying to San Francisco for a prestigious STEM scholarship, even though her heart is in South Korea, where her sister died last year. And stable, solid Jia will be home in Flushing, juggling her parents' Chinatown restaurant, a cute new neighbor, and dreams for an uncertain future.

As the girls navigate heartbreaking surprises and shocking self-discoveries, they find that even though they're physically apart, they are still mighty together.

Author: E. L. Shen
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Published: 06/06/2023
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.80w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780063237957
Age Range: 13-UP

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/01/2023
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2023
Booklist 05/15/2023 pg. 47