Throwback
Throwback by Maurene Goo, published by Zando Young Readers in 2023, is a 368-page novel that explores the complexities of family and identity through a unique time-travel narrative. The story follows Sam, a Gen Z Korean American girl who unexpectedly finds herself transported back to the 1990s, where she encounters her teenage mother, Priscilla. As Sam navigates the challenges of outdated technology and cultural attitudes of the past, she grapples with her relationship with her mother and her own identity.
Readers will discover a blend of humor, romance, and cultural commentary as Sam confronts the generational differences between herself and Priscilla. The novel delves into themes of the immigrant experience, familial expectations, and self-discovery, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone. With elements of romantic comedy and science fiction, Throwback offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of growing up as a first-generation Asian American.
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A REESE’S YA BOOK CLUB PICK!
“No one can blend family, humor, satire, and love into a single perfect story like Maurene Goo can.” –Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Skyhunter
“Funny and big-hearted, romantic, and delightfully unexpected in the best way.”–Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing
Back to the Future meets Joy Luck Club in this fresh, funny novel about a Gen Z Korean American girl who gets stuck in the 90s with her teenaged mother, perfect for fans of Mary H.K. Choi, Morgan Matson, and Nicola Yoon.
Being a first-generation Asian American immigrant is hard. You know what’s harder? Being the daughter of one.
Priscilla is first-generation Korean American, a former high school cheerleader who expects Sam to want the same all-American nightmare. Meanwhile, Sam is a girl of the times who has no energy for clichéd high school aspirations. After a huge blowup, Sam is desperate to get away from Priscilla, but instead, finds herself thrown back. Way back.
To her shock, Sam lands in the ’90s . . . alongside a 17-year-old Priscilla.
Now, Sam has to deal with outdated tech, regressive ’90s attitudes, and her growing feelings for sweet, mysterious football player Jamie, who just might be the right guy in the wrong era.
With the clock ticking, Sam must figure out how to fix things with Priscilla or risk being trapped in an analog world forever. Sam’s blast to the past has her questioning everything she thought she knew about her mom . . . and herself. One thing’s for sure: Time is a mother.
Brimming with heart and humor, Maurene Goo’s Throwback asks big questions about what exactly one inherits and loses in the immigrant experience.
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