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Danny Cheng has always suspected that his parents carry undisclosed secrets. When he discovers a sealed box in his father's closet, filled with decades‑old letters and a confidential file about a prominent Silicon Valley family, he realizes that his family's history is far richer and more complex than he ever imagined.
The discovery forces Danny to explore his own identity and the legacies of his immigrant parents, weaving together themes of family, culture, and the hidden stories that shape who we become.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Queer Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Kelly Loy Gilbert
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