by Nghi Vo
First published 2024
On the secluded slopes of High Hill, three young women arrive as brides. Oanh, Thuy, and Mai each carry secrets that threaten to unravel their new lives. As they navigate the rigid traditions of their husbands' families, the women form an unexpected sisterhood, determined to carve out a path of their own. But dark forces from their pasts draw near, testing the limits of their courage and loyalty. In this lyrical tale of identity and reinvention, the brides of High Hill must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice to forge a future beyond the shadow of their histories.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, cultural, asian-american, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: found-family, resilience
128 pages · Hardcover · Tordotcom