Historical FictionYoung Adult
A young Chinese-American girl explores forbidden love with a classmate amid 1950s deportation fears.
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A young Chinese-American girl explores forbidden love with a classmate amid 1950s deportation fears.
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With the threat of deportation looming over her father--in spite of his hard-won citizenship and disavowal of Communism--seventeen-year-old American-born Chinese Lily Hu pursues a relationship with her Caucasian classmate Kath. Includes author's note.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate depiction of romantic and sexual tension; some intimate scenes fade to black.
Violence & gore
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Minor references to societal conflict; no graphic violence depicted.
Profanity
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Mild language used infrequently throughout the story.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol in social settings; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central lesbian relationship and identity exploration are key themes.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or witchcraft content depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate focus on 1950s anti-Communist sentiment and racial tensions.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor depiction of societal discrimination and family pressure.
Other
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