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In the novel "Serene Dreams of Making Couture Dresses," Serene interns at her mom's fashion label and takes over her business when her mom is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Meanwhile, Lian Chen, who moved from China to Serene's town, faces challenges at school and finds solace in starting a Chinese Club. Serene and Lian fall in love while navigating their respective life-changing storms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

In the captivating novel #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang delves into the lives of two teenagers, Serene and Lian, as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and love. Serene, with her dreams of creating breathtaking couture dresses, finds herself interning at her mother's fashion label, while grappling with the sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer that forces her to take over her mother's business overnight. Simultaneously, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her father, who left before she was born, driven by a deep desire to connect with him.

Lian, on the other hand, arrives from China to Serene's predominantly white Southern California beach town, struggling to fit in and pursue his passion for comedy amidst his parents' expectations for him to pursue engineering at MIT. However, everything changes when he starts a Chinese Club after school, and Serene walks in.

Despite their vastly different backgrounds, Serene and Lian find solace and a sense of belonging in each other. Their connection grows deeper as they navigate the tumultuous storms of life, falling in love and discovering their place in the world. #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang's powerful love story explores themes of family, identity, and the pursuit of dreams, resonating with readers of all ages.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 133 x 203 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780062941114