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Book SynopsisNow in paperback, this sparkling K-drama-inspired debut novel introduces irrepressibly charming teen Chloe Chang, who is reunited with her deceased father's estranged family via a DNA test, and is soon whisked off to Seoul to join them...
Trade Review"
The Noh Family is at once a fairytale about dreams coming true entwined with deliciously sinister family secrets.
It whisked me straight to the neon lights of Seoul and pulses with enough family drama for days. I didn't want to leave this captivating place that Shim has brought to life."
- Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of
Dial A for Aunties
"Compelling and whip smart,
The Noh Family is at once a dazzling escape into South Korea’s high society and a grounding examination of what it means to be a family.
A twisty, turny, glamorous whirlwind of a book."
- Sarah Suk, author of
Made in Korea
"This book had me at the edge of my seat the whole way through! Filled with
plot twists worthy of the best K-dramas,
The Noh Family pulls you into its glamorous world and never lets go." - Axie Oh, author of
XOXO and
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea.
"Shim deftly employs all the
whirlwind romance and
jaw-dropping reveals of classic K-dramas via breezy prose and vividly drawn settings to
explore classism, heartbreak, identity, and manipulation amid familial and societal expectations in this enticing debut." - Publisher's Weekly
"Just like Chloe’s favorite K-dramas, the novel sucks readers in from the get-go with
lots of glitz, grit, and a hint of romance as well as a handsome assistant who always has an umbrella at the ready, mouthwatering descriptions of food, and cutting insights into familial and societal dynamics.
An enjoyable, pacy family drama." - Kirkus Reviews
"Inspired by K-dramas, author Grace Shim has created
a fast-paced adventure story with plenty of suspense and glitter as Chloe experiences the life of a princess. Shim manages to weave in plenty of references to Korean culture throughout the story, creating a strong sense of place for the reader. Interesting main characters will engage readers and the overarching theme will give
plenty for book clubs to consider." - School Library Connection
