Prodigal Tiger
Samantha Chong
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An action-packed YA contemporary fantasy debut that brings vibrant Malaysian folklore to life.
For five years, Caroline Chua has lived in exile from her home and family in Malaysia at a magical academy in New York City--far enough away that she canβt hurt the people she loves. That is until she is abruptly summoned home in an emergencyβher beloved older brother, Aaron, who is next in line to become the Protector of the Island, has vanished. And now back in Penang, she canβt help but notice that things donβt feel the same as they once did and itβs unclear if sheβs changed, or the island.
Despite her familyβs desire to keep her close and the Councilβs explicit instructions to stay out of trouble, stubborn, self-sufficient Caroline is hell-bent on saving her brother with or without anyoneβs help. But when it turns out that Aaron has been kidnapped by vengeful ghosts with a centuries-old grudge, even Caroline must admit sheβs in over her head and will need the help of the friends she had abandoned, including her first love, J.J.
The ghostsβ goals are simple: break the barriers between the ghost and mortal realms during the Hungry Ghost Festival using Aaron to take the islandβs magic, and cement their rightful place as the trueβalbeit deadβrulers of the island. With only seven days before the barrier weakens, Caroline is in a race against time to save her brother. But as enemies stack up, always one step ahead, Caroline canβt help but wonder if sheβs strong enough for this battle. Or is she doomed to repeat the mistakes that sent her away all those years ago?
PRODIGAL TIGER is a rich, cinematic celebration of Malaysian magic and folklore, as well as an emotional exploration of never quite feeling like your whole self after living in the diaspora.
For five years, Caroline Chua has lived in exile from her home and family in Malaysia at a magical academy in New York City--far enough away that she canβt hurt the people she loves. That is until she is abruptly summoned home in an emergencyβher beloved older brother, Aaron, who is next in line to become the Protector of the Island, has vanished. And now back in Penang, she canβt help but notice that things donβt feel the same as they once did and itβs unclear if sheβs changed, or the island.
Despite her familyβs desire to keep her close and the Councilβs explicit instructions to stay out of trouble, stubborn, self-sufficient Caroline is hell-bent on saving her brother with or without anyoneβs help. But when it turns out that Aaron has been kidnapped by vengeful ghosts with a centuries-old grudge, even Caroline must admit sheβs in over her head and will need the help of the friends she had abandoned, including her first love, J.J.
The ghostsβ goals are simple: break the barriers between the ghost and mortal realms during the Hungry Ghost Festival using Aaron to take the islandβs magic, and cement their rightful place as the trueβalbeit deadβrulers of the island. With only seven days before the barrier weakens, Caroline is in a race against time to save her brother. But as enemies stack up, always one step ahead, Caroline canβt help but wonder if sheβs strong enough for this battle. Or is she doomed to repeat the mistakes that sent her away all those years ago?
PRODIGAL TIGER is a rich, cinematic celebration of Malaysian magic and folklore, as well as an emotional exploration of never quite feeling like your whole self after living in the diaspora.
An action-packed YA contemporary fantasy debut that brings vibrant Malaysian folklore to life.
For five years, Caroline Chua has lived in exile from her home and family in Malaysia at a magical academy in New York City--far enough away that she canβt hurt the people she loves. That is until she ...
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Samantha Chong is a versatile cross-platform storyteller. Originally from Malaysia, she knits her multilingual and diverse backgrounds into every story she weaves. Her work has been published in BBC Travel, Gastro Obscura, OpenTable, and the Guggenheim. In Sam's free time, youβll find her eating her way through any city or losing track of time while falling down Wikipedia rabbit holes.
Samantha Chong is a versatile cross-platform storyteller. Originally from Malaysia, she knits her multilingual and diverse backgrounds into every story she weaves. Her work has been published in BBC Travel, Gastro Obscura, OpenTable, and the Guggenheim. In Sam's free time, youβll find her eating ...
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