Milly and Billy are Chinese American twins struggling to keep their restaurant afloat while managing their strained relationship with their immigrant parents, Ipo and Keon. When the family gathers at a dilapidated, supposedly haunted house across the street, the mundane friction of generational expectations gives way to a supernatural confrontation. Ipo reveals she is not merely a difficult mother but a hunter of demonic entities. As the siblings face physical manifestations of rot and gore, they discover their parents have spent decades concealing a violent, occult history to protect their children from ancient, predatory forces.
Fans of supernatural horror and graphic storytelling read this for the blend of domestic realism and surrealist gore. It appeals to readers interested in how immigrant families navigate secrets and the psychological weight of ancestral burdens. The audience receives a narrative where the monsters are literal threats rather than metaphors, visualized through intricate, dark artwork. Readers finish the book with a perspective on the hidden sacrifices parents make and a specific look at folklore reimagined through a modern, urban lens.
Balanced in tone; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
