The Queens of New York, E. L. Shen
The Queens of New York, E. L. Shen
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The Queens of New York
A Novel

Author: E. L. Shen

Narrator: Katharine Chin, Vyvy Nguyen, Joy Osmanski

Unabridged: 8 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/06/2023

Synopsis

From acclaimed author E. L. Shen comes a sun-drenched, cinematic YA novel about three Asian American girls, their unbreakable bond, and one life-changing summer, perfect for fans of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.Best friends Jia Lee, Ariel Kim, and Everett Hoang are inseparable. But this summer, they won’t be together.Everett, aspiring Broadway star, hopes to nab the lead role in an Ohio theater production, but soon realizes that talent and drive can only get her so far. Brainy Ariel is flying to San Francisco for a prestigious STEM scholarship, even though her heart is in South Korea, where her sister died last year. And stable, solid Jia will be home in Flushing, juggling her parents’ Chinatown restaurant, a cute new neighbor, and dreams for an uncertain future.As the girls navigate heartbreaking surprises and shocking self-discoveries, they find that even though they’re physically apart, they are still mighty together. 

About E. L. Shen

E. L. Shen is an author and editor whose family immigrated to Flushing, Queens, many years ago. She attended Barnard College of Columbia University and received a bachelor of arts in English with a concentration in creative writing. Her debut novel, The Comeback (Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2021), was a Junior Library Guild selection, received two starred reviews, and was praised in the New York Times for its “fast-paced prose, authentic dialogue, and high-spirited [protagonist].” The Queens of New York is her first book for teens. E. L. Shen lives in Brooklyn, New York. Learn more at elshenwrites.com.  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Thomas on September 12, 2023

I really liked this novel about three Asian American teenagers navigating relationships, career aspirations, and life in general. E.L. Shen includes a nice diversity of plot lines: Jia Lee, who feels pressured to stay at home and support her family’s business, Ariel Kim, an academic superstar grievi......more

Goodreads review by alexandra on July 19, 2023

cried so many times and i love this so so much......more

Goodreads review by ੈ✩‧₊˚ faithreads *ೃ༄ (inactive) on June 09, 2024

Wow i was completely not expecting this at all, but it totally blew me away!!🤩 First of all, this book had soooo many layers! It looked at friendships, family relationships, growing up and graduating high school, grief, racism, and money problems. I absolutely loved getting to look at all of those t......more

Goodreads review by Meika on April 04, 2025

I immediately got sisterhood of the travelling pants vibes from this book. I love a typical navigation next chapter in life but always having your friends kind of vibe. I love how the three girls - Jia, Everett & Ariel were different Asian ethnicities (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean). I love how the ch......more

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