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  The Storm We Made, Vanessa Chan
  Marysue Rucci Books, 9781668015148, January 2, 2024 (Fiction)
  

  “A unique and wholly engaging perspective on a little-known aspect of World War II. Through a few key characters that make up an unforgettable Malayan family, The Storm We Made shines a light on the brutality of war, the pain of occupation and the resilience of survivors. Chan delivers a fresh and necessary voice on the literary landscape.”

  —Paula Farmer, Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA
  
  

  “It’s rare to see an author humanize historical tragedy with as much deft and grace as Vanessa Chan does here. Breaking through the abundance of European and American-centric World War II novels, The Storm We Made shines a spotlight on English- and Japanese-occupied Malaya, an area of the world that is oft overlooked in our historical consciousness. As the story shuttles back and forth between characters, exposing hidden horrors and forcing difficult choices, we’re left wondering who will survive the brutality — and what will come next?”

  —Melissa Sagendorph, Harvard Book Store, Cambridge, MA
  

  “There are days when I never want to see another World War II book again, and then I see a book like The Storm We Made and feel so grateful for its existence. A sweeping saga that spans generations, this  is an important work of historical fiction set in Malaya — an area of the world that suffered during the war and whose story is often overlooked. Brutal in nature, The Storm We Made is about what we do in order to survive.”

  —Frances Metzger, Country Bookshelf, Bozeman, MT