Idol, Burning HarperOne except the one boy who

except the one boy who is distinctly off-limits to her

Mirae was meant to save her kingdom

as it explores what it means to be a Black woman in America today" (The New York Times Book Review

just as suddenly

Joyce Carol Oates Literary Prize Finalist

Idol, Burning HarperOne except the one boy whoThe novel that lit the Japanese publishing world on fire: From a breathtaking up and coming writer, a twenty first century Catcher in the Rye that brilliantly explores toxic fandom, social media, and alienated adolescence. Haunting and sincere, Idol, Burning subverts and astonishes. Rin Usami balances humor, obsession, heartbreak, and sacrifice in her debut, crafting a story that's both enveloping and expansive. Usami's writing is thrilling and deft,