Idol, Burning U.S. State & Local History cutthroat world I knew nothing

cutthroat world I knew nothing about—in this case

was a circus performer

he makes the classic American migration to California to start a new life

and Tomorrow examines the multifarious nature of identity

One girl’s all-too-recognizable experience—a visit from a troupe of overwhelming and overly enthusiastic relations—escalates to new heights of chaos

Idol, Burning U.S. State & Local History cutthroat world I knew nothingThe 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,