Synopsis
'A sharp and bittersweet story of past and future, ghosts and gods and family, that kept me turning pages into the dark hours of the night' – Naomi Novik, author of Uprooted
This mischievous Malaysian-set novel is an adventure featuring family, ghosts and local gods - from Hugo Award winning novelist Zen Cho.
Her grandmother may be dead, but she's not...
Details
13 May 2021384 pages
9781509800001Imprint: Macmillan
Reviews
Zen Cho's brilliant and distinct voice brings worlds to life on the page. A sharp and bittersweet story of past and future, ghosts and gods and family, that kept me turning pages into the dark hours of the nightNaomi Novik, author of Uprooted
Told with love and humour, Black Water Sister is both ode and accusation to all the ties that bind - to family, duty and home. Thrilling and terrifying, honest and hopeful, this may be Zen Cho's best work yetKaren Lord, author of The Best of All Possible Worlds
A creepily atmospheric and surprisingly heartwarming tale of gangsters, family, and spiritsAliette de Bodard, author of The House of Shattered Wings
Zen Cho’s Black Water Sister is a perfect blend of ghosts, gods, and the eternal bonds of family ties. Set in the gorgeous backdrop of Penang, Jess reunites with her extended family and navigate the world of spirits and gangsters. This novel is perfect for readers craving an otherworldly, atmospheric fantasyRoselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune
