She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran (English) Hardcover Book

Description: She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran In this gorgeously written, deeply haunting ghost story, debut author Trang Thanh Tran explores complex family dynamics and exhilarating romance as a teen girl tries to save her family and herself from a deadly haunted house. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This house eats and is eaten . . ."A riveting debut from a remarkable new voice! Trang Thanh Tran weaves an impressive gothic mystery in which Jades father is determined to restore a decrepit home to its former glory and Jade is the only person who feels the soul-crushing devastation of colonialism lingering within its walls." --Angeline Boulley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Firekeepers DaughterA House with a terrifying appetite haunts a broken family in this atmospheric horror, perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic.When Jade Nguyen arrives in Vietnam for a visit with her estranged father, she has one goal: survive five weeks pretending to be a happy family in the French colonial house Ba is restoring. Shes always lied to fit in, so if shes straight enough, Vietnamese enough, American enough, she can get out with the college money he promised.But the house has other plans. Night after night, Jade wakes up paralyzed. The walls exude a thrumming sound while bugs leave their legs and feelers in places they dont belong. She finds curious traces of her ancestors in the gardens they once tended. And at night Jade cant ignore the ghost of the beautiful bride who leaves cryptic warnings: Dont eat.Neither Ba nor her sweet sister Lily believe that there is anything strange happening. With help from a delinquent girl, Jade will prove this house--the home they have always wanted--will not rest until it destroys them. Maybe, this time, she can keep her family together. As she roots out the houses rot, she must also face the truth of who she is and who she must become to save them all. Author Biography Trang Thanh Tran grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a big family of Vietnamese refugees. They enjoy writing speculative stories about food, belonging, and the diaspora. Their favorite snack is iced coffee and a buttermilk biscuit, making the South the perfect home. She Is a Haunting is their debut novel.@nvtran Review A riveting debut from a remarkable new voice! Trang Thanh Tran weaves an impressive gothic mystery in which Jades father is determined to restore a decrepit home to its former glory and Jade is the only person who feels the soul-crushing devastation of colonialism lingering within its walls. * Angeline Boulley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE FIREKEEPERS DAUGHTER *She Is a Haunting is a beguiling feast of a book that drew me in immediately with its exquisitely unsettling atmosphere, vivid prose, and creeping horrors—both supernatural and all too human. * Kate Alice Marshall, author of I AM STILL ALIVE and RULES FOR VANISHING *Electric and unsettling with a deliciously rich theme readers will sink their teeth into, She Is a Haunting is my absolute favorite new entry in the gothic genre. Layers of identity, fright, and heartfelt romance are tenderly laid one over the other, creating a richly complex story that questions the very nature of a haunting. Trang Thanh Tran is a force to be reckoned with. * Courtney Gould, award-winning author of THE DEAD AND THE DARK * Promotional In this gorgeously written, deeply haunting ghost story, debut author Trang Thanh Tran explores complex family dynamics and exhilarating romance as a teen girl tries to save her family and herself from a deadly haunted house. Review Quote "Tran smartly weaves Vietnamese culture and real horrors of French imperialism to deliver an eerie tale overflowing with deeply unsettling atmosphere." -- Publishers Weekly "...a satisfying blend of traditional horror with modern themes and concerns. Both the ghosts and the humans in this richly layered work are alluring and deadly." -- Kirkus, starred review "A riveting debut from a remarkable new voice! Trang Thanh Tran weaves an impressive gothic mystery in which Jades father is determined to restore a decrepit home to its former glory and Jade is the only person who feels the soul-crushing devastation of colonialism lingering within its walls." -- Angeline Boulley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of FIREKEEPERS DAUGHTER " She Is a Haunting is exactly the kind of book I love--gorgeous prose, a deliciously terrifying atmosphere, incisive thematic resonance, and a gloriously complex heroine. Jade is an unforgettable character, all tender longings and sharp edges, and readers everywhere will root for her just as hard as I did. Put it on your shelf next to Rebecca and The Haunting of Hill House . An incredible, riveting debut." -- Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of FURYBORN and SAWKILL GIRLS "This exquisitely disturbing tale of identity and colonialism and intergenerational trauma will eat its way under your skin and live there forever. Read this one with the lights on. Im ready to be haunted by whatever Trang Thanh Tran writes next." -- Emily X.R. Pan, New York Times bestselling author " She Is a Haunting is a beguiling feast of a book that drew me in immediately with its exquisitely unsettling atmosphere, vivid prose, and creeping horrors-both supernatural and all too human." -- Kate Alice Marshall, author of I AM STILL ALIVE and RULES FOR VANISHING "Electric and unsettling with a deliciously rich theme readers will sink their teeth into, She Is a Haunting is my absolute favorite new entry in the gothic genre. Layers of identity, fright, and heartfelt romance are tenderly laid one over the other, creating a richly complex story that questions the very nature of a haunting. Trang Thanh Tran is a force to be reckoned with." -- Courtney Gould, award-winning author of THE DEAD AND THE DARK Details ISBN1547610816 Author Trang Thanh Tran Pages 384 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1547610816 ISBN-13 9781547610815 Format Hardcover Audience Age 13 Imprint Bloomsbury YA Publication Date 2023-01-31 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-01-31 NZ Release Date 2023-01-31 US Release Date 2023-01-31 UK Release Date 2023-01-31 DEWEY FIC Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140662487;

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