Set in New York City. Based on personal experience, China Dolls is the story of three best friends from childhood - each an unforgettable Asian woman - tackling their late twenties over drinks, laughs, and dim sum:
M. J. Wyn, the hip, tomboyish sportswriter trying to achieve her dreams of becoming an on-air broadcaster. Ambitious and driven, M.J. has always struggled to fit into different worlds: her high school boyfriend’s blue-blooded country club sphere, her family’s traditional Chinese culture, and the very white, very male world of sports.
Alex Kwan, the confident, tough, no-nonsense attorney constantly fighting the stereotype of the submissive, docile Asian woman. After a heartbreaking romance, Alex has gone from a fearless daredevil to a woman terrified of taking risks - in her career, in her life, and with love.
Lin Cho, the risk-taking, daring stockbroker who has spent her whole life trying not to make the mistakes her mother did. But then Lin falls head over heels with the office playboy, a guy she knows she should steer clear of but can’t seem to stay away from.
Exploring life at the intersection of two worlds - one of Asian grandmothers and red envelopes, and another of career challenges and dating disasters - China Dolls is an exhilarating debut from two sensational new talents.
" A smart, sassy saga that explores the bonds of female friendship and the cultural ties between generations." --Emily Giffin, author of Baby Proof--
" A resoundingly upbeat and fun read...simultaneously amusing and illuminating. A highly promising debut." --Kavita Daswani, author of For Matrimonial Purposes--
" The Joy Luck Club meets Sex and the City--a fresh, dazzling debut from two exciting new voices."
--Beth Kendrick, author of Fashionably Late--