Things We Lost to the Water: A novel

The "Afterlands" is a captivating novel that delves into the lives of an immigrant Vietnamese family as they navigate their new life in New Orleans.

The story follows Huong, who arrives in the city with her two young sons, and her attempts to come to terms with the loss of her husband.

Meanwhile, her sons Tuan and Binh grow up in their absent father's shadow, each adapting to life in America in different ways.

As they search for identity - both as individuals and as a family - their relationships are put to the test.

When disaster strikes the city, they must find a new way to come together and honor the ties that bind them.

With stunning prose and a vast scale, this debut novel is a must-read for anyone looking for a powerful and moving story about identity, family, and resilience.