Description
For five years, Caroline Chua has lived in exile at a magical academy in New York City, keeping her distance from the people she loves in Malaysia—until an emergency summons her home. In Penang, her brother Aaron, next in line to become the Protector of the Island, has vanished, and Caroline quickly realizes that something has shifted in both the island’s magic and in herself. Racing against the Hungry Ghost Festival, she uncovers a terrifying plot by vengeful ghosts who mean to weaken the barrier between realms and use Aaron to seize the island’s power. Blending vibrant Malaysian folklore with fast-paced YA contemporary fantasy, this debut explores identity, belonging, and the cost of leaving parts of yourself behind—while forcing Caroline to choose whether she can save her brother without repeating the mistakes that sent her away.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Group
Published Mar 17, 2026
353 pages
ISBN: 9780593860106
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Details
First Published
2026
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Prodigal Tiger by Samantha Chong.