The Downstairs Girl

This novel explores identity, betrayal, and family values through the captivating story of Jo Kuan, a seventeen-year-old girl working as a lady's maid in Atlanta. By night, Jo writes an advice column for a newspaper, challenging societal norms surrounding race and gender. When her column becomes popular, Jo faces both admiration and backlash. Through her journey to uncover her own past and identity, Jo must decide if she's ready to step into the spotlight and confront the dangers that come with it. With crisp prose and poignant storytelling, this social drama set in the New South is a must-read.