To Have and Have More

In this darkly humorous debut, a Korean girl named Emery Hooper navigates life as an adopted member of a wealthy white family at Derrymore Academy, where privilege and casual racism intertwine. As she encounters microaggressions that challenge her seemingly perfect existence, her dynamic with Lilah Chang, a self-conscious Chinese-American student desperate to fit in, becomes increasingly complex. Together, they grapple with the dynamics of friendship and race in a world where wealth often shields individuals from the true impact of their actions. Their journey unfolds against the backdrop of the high-stakes environment leading to graduation and Ivy League aspirations.