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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Academic rivals portrayed to perfection… An all-time top favorite." —Chloe Gong, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
These Violent Delights and
Our Violent Ends "Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written,
If You Could See the Sun was a thrilling ride that hooked me from start to finish. Ann Liang is a fantastic new voice in YA!" —Gloria Chao, author of
American Panda and
Rent a Boyfriend"Absolutely breathtaking.
If You Could See the Sun is a clever, compassionate examination of class, privilege, and the American Dream, with characters you can't help but root for. Liang is a rising star in YA fiction." —Grace D. Li,
New York Times bestselling author of
Portrait of a Thief"Liang’s debut is dark academia at its finest with a supernatural twist. You can’t help but root for Alice when secrets and blackmail rise to the surface at Airington." —Roselle Lim, author of
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"An intriguing genre-crossing debut." —
Kirkus Reviews"Liang paints a clear picture of what it’s like to struggle for certain advantages that are seemingly handed to others, skillfully exploring themes of classism and privilege via a sympathetic protagonist who feels—sometimes literally—invisible." —
Publishers Weekly"Smart, funny, and poignant, this book is a tremendously fun read... This debut will satisfy any reader looking for a fun caper with a dash of magic." —
Booklist"A very entertaining and fun commentary on deep social issues, this book is set to be a classic." —
NPR