Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419749964)

Diana Ma's Heiress Apparently is the first book in the epic and romantic Daughters of the Dynasty YA series following the fictionalized descendants of the only officially recognized empress regent of China.

Gemma Huang is a recent transplant to Los Angeles from Illinois, having abandoned plans for college to pursue a career in acting, much to the dismay of her parents. Now she's living with three roommates in a two-bedroom hovel, auditioning for bit roles that hardly cover rent.

Gemma's big break comes when she's asked to play a lead role in an update of M. Butterfly filming for the summer in Beijing. When she arrives, she's stopped by paparazzi at the airport. She quickly realizes she may as well be the twin of one of the most notorious young socialites in Beijing. Thus kicks off a summer of revelations, in which Gemma uncovers a legacy her parents have spent their lives protecting her from--one her mother would conceal from her daughter at any cost.

"More than a cute rom-com, this novel highlights LGBTQ+ rights, contemporary attitudes held by Chinese citizens, Chinese history, Hollywood's ethnic prejudices, and pride in culture and family. . . this is a fun start to a promising series." --Booklist

Daughters of the Dynasty series:
Heiress Apparently
Her Rebel Highness


Author: Diana Ma
ISBN-10: 141974996X
ISBN-13: 9781419749964
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2020
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2020 pg. 86
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2020
Booklist 11/01/2020 pg. 68