Description: "#1 NYT-bestselling YA author Renâee Ahdieh's adult debut novel, about a young lawyer who gets pulled in to manage a crisis with her firm's biggest client, a family whose Korean beauty brand is worth a billion dollars, pitched as CRAZY RICH ASIANS meets SUCCESSION"--
Brief description: Renée Ahdieh is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, she likes to collect shoes. She is passionate about all kinds of curry, makeup, and skincare. The first few years of her life were spent in a high-rise in South Korea; consequently, Renée enjoys having her head in the clouds. She and her family live in North Carolina. She is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn series, the Flame in the Mist series, and The Beautiful quartet. Park Avenue is her debut adult novel.
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Praise for Park Avenue
A Most Anticipated Book (Goodreads, The Nerd Daily)A Best Book of the Month (People, Washington Post) "Pulse-racing...Fans of The White Lotus and Crazy Rich Asians shouldn't miss this."
--People
"Propulsive...Enthralling...A fast-paced blend of romance, mystery, and immigrant narrative, but also a page-turning, genre-defying summer read with both depth and substance... Ahdieh's writing is humorous, lyrical, and evocative, painting a vivid picture of glamour and excess, while entertainingly building tension that progressively escalates. The story's unexpected twists and turns subvert expectations."
--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Amid a decadent backdrop of wealth, romance and betrayal, Ahdieh's first novel for adults considers the significance of what we hold dear."
--Washington Post "Ahdieh's debut adult novel is a striking tale of deceit set behind the glamorous facade of Park Avenue's riches. Jia is a strong heroine with everything to lose but even more to gain, and fans of Crazy Rich Asians, Schitt's Creek, and White Lotus will get more than their fix of backstabbing and danger. A delectable and drama-filled thriller."
--Kirkus (starred review) "Stunning...An unexpected love interest and a mystery secondary narrator add to the twisty, juicy plot...Ahdieh describes every location with a distinct, spellbinding style...It should catch the eye of many readers."
--Booklist
"Ahdieh's enthralling adult debut explores ambition, family loyalty, and cultural identity...The Parks (and their staff) are all hiding secrets, and Jia must navigate an intricate web of family dynamics, legal complexities, and hidden agendas. A dysfunctional family set against an opulent backdrop makes for an entertaining escape."
--Library Journal
"Entertaining... Ahdieh spoofs rom-coms and chick lit while indulging in their high drama and steady stream of haute couture name-dropping. The novel also has depth, as Jia faces her fears and the Parks turn out to be surprisingly complex...Fans of Succession will love this layered tale of a warring family."
--Publishers Weekly "I read this book with a huge smile on my face. It's decadent and propulsive with genuine depth and heart. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book!"
--Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything "Park Avenue is all the things I want from a book: larger than life characters, a window on a wild world, and a promise that nothing is quite as it seems, all in the hands of a wickedly clever, deliciously incisive writer. This is a big, bold book that will stick with you long after you're through. You're going to love it."
--Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author
"Set in the lush and seductive world of the ultra-wealthy, Ahdieh crafts a novel with tight intrigue, wonderfully messy families, and heart-dipping romance. An unputdownable read that readers will get lost in until the very end!"
--Christina Lauren, New York Times and #1 international bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners