The Epic Crush of Genie Lo

In this engaging YA debut, 16-year-old Genie is consumed by the pressure to get into a top-tier college until she uncovers her true identity as a celestial spirit with the power to break through heavenly gates. When Quentin, a transfer student from China, enters her life, he challenges her to embrace her newfound abilities as their suburban community faces an onslaught of hell spawn. This story artfully weaves together elements of Chinese folklore with Genie's relatable high school struggles and her remarkable transformation in a supernatural landscape.