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Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (292 pages)
Genre: Literary Fiction, Family Drama, Mystery

Summary:
Lydia is the favorite child of the Lee family, and her parents are determined she will fulfill the dreams they could never reach. But when Lydia’s body is found in a nearby lake, the fragile balance of their family shatters. As the truth of her life and death slowly unfolds, each family member is forced to confront long-held secrets, unspoken expectations, and the weight of silence.
Celeste Ng’s stunning debut is a moving exploration of identity, family pressures, and the invisible ties that bind us together.
Trigger Warning: This book contains themes of racism, sexism, parental pressure, and grief. Please take care while reading.

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