Daughter of Calamity By Rosalie M. Lin

In this dark and atmospheric reimagining of 1930s Shanghai, Jingwen navigates a perilous dual life. By night, she dazzles as a showgirl at the Paramount, vying for the favor of affluent patrons. By day, she runs money for her grandmother, the esteemed surgeon to the city's most powerful gang, a role Jingwen is reluctant to inherit.

The city's opulence and danger collide when dancers at the Paramount become targets, their faces stolen with horrifying consequences. Jingwen, fearing she could be next, delves into the mystery as the stolen faces surface on wealthy foreign socialites. As she unravels the sinister underbelly of Shanghai's glamour, Jingwen confronts the grim truth: behind the city's façade of carefree luxury lies a harrowing cost.

Drawing inspiration from Nghi Vo and S. A. Chakraborty, this narrative blends historical richness with elements of fantasy and suspense. Jingwen's journey intertwines with themes of identity, power, and the lengths people go to maintain their place in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

Readers are transported to a vividly evoked Shanghai, where shadows lurk beneath neon lights and every glittering surface conceals a perilous secret. As Jingwen races against time to uncover the truth and protect herself, the novel promises a gripping exploration of ambition, sacrifice, and the price of survival in a city where fortunes are won and lost in a heartbeat. 📚❤️