This Moth Saw Brightness

In this thought-provoking debut novel, 'Wayne Le, known as “Invisible-D ’Wayne,” eagerly joins a seemingly harmless adolescent health study that offers perks like cash and health insurance. However, the study quickly unravels into an unsettling journey filled with conspiracies, both imagined and real, as ’Wayne navigates the complexities of being BIPOC and neurodivergent. Alongside his best friend Kermit and fellow participant Jane, he grapples with mental illness, identity, and the desire to make his immigrant father proud. Blending humor and insight, this novel captures the emotional challenges of growing up in a perplexing world.