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Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
4.0

Thank you to Doubleday Books and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy!

Available on July 14 2020

Sex and Vanity is Kevin Kwan's uproarious new comedy of manners set between the luscious, luxurious island of Capri and the hushed old boardrooms of New York City. Set in the same high collar, satirical world of Crazy Rich Asians, Sex and Vanity follows the story of the bubbly Lucie Churchill, a nineteen year old struggling to find her place as an Asian American descendant of the established Churchill clan and the mysterious George Zao, Chinese royalty. As Lucie and George find themselves growing closer and closer together, they are also sharply reminded of the racial and class differences between them. With triple infinity pools, secret grottos and exquisite apartments, Kwan once again challenges us to think about home, family, belonging and love. A highly entertaining read!