Laurinda by Alice Pung

In this compelling coming-of-age novel, a young Chinese-Australian girl named Lucy Lam navigates the complexities of identity, privilege, and cultural assimilation after receiving a scholarship to an elite private school. As she enters the world of Laurinda, Lucy is thrust into a social hierarchy dominated by a trio of influential girls known as "the Cabinet." The story explores themes of belonging, authenticity, and the pressure to conform, as Lucy grapples with the duality of her life at home and at school, ultimately seeking to find her own voice amidst the expectations and challenges she faces.

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