but I don’t get the same self-conscious, ready-to-hide feeling I used to. It’s like my brain has undergone a makeover too, those dark spots of doubt brushed away and replaced by almost obnoxiously optimistic thoughts. Maybe they’re staring because they also think this style suits me. Maybe they’re admiring how the pins glow in my hair. Maybe they too want to experience the thrill of spinning around in traditional robes.
This is a book about romance. This is a book about modeling and being a pretty Asian. No... this is a book about mental health and discovering yourself as a person. Wow. Ann Liang, you are truly amazing. 👏 🥰🫡 This is why we love your stories so much.