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A Gen Z Korean American girl gets stuck in the ’90s with her teenaged mother in this fresh, funny adventure full of heart, humor, and time-crossed romance. Perfect for fans of Mary H.K. Choi, Morgan Matson, and Nicola Yoon.

“No one can blend family, humor, satire, and love into a single perfect story like Maurene Goo can.”–Marie Lu, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofSkyhunter

“Funny and big-hearted, romantic, and delightfully unexpected in the best way.”–Nicola Yoon, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofInstructions for Dancing

Being a first-generation Asian American immigrant is hard. You know what’s harder? Being the daughter of one.

Priscilla is first-generation Korean American, a former high school cheerleader who expects Sam to want the same all-American nightmare. Meanwhile, Sam is a girl of the times who has no energy for clichd high school aspirations. After a huge blowup, Sam is desperate to get away from Priscilla, but instead, finds herself thrown back. Way back.

To her shock, Sam lands in the ’90s . . . alongside a 17-year-old Priscilla.

Now, Sam has to deal with outdated tech, regressive ’90s attitudes, and her growing feelings for sweet, mysterious football player Jamie, who just might be the right guy in the wrong era.

With the clock ticking, Sam must figure out how to fix things with Priscilla or risk being trapped in an analog world forever. Sam’s blast to the past has her questioning everything she thought she knew about her mom . . . and herself. One thing’s for sure: Time is a mother.

Brimming with heart and humor, Maurene Goo’sThrowbackasks big questions about what exactly one inherits and loses in the immigrant experience.

Maurene Goois the author of several acclaimed books for young adults, includingI Believe in a Thing Called LoveandSomewhere Only We Know. She’s also written for Marvel’sSilkseries. She lives and writes in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and cats.

• Publisher:Zando Young Readers
• Publish Date:August 27, 2024
• Pages:368
• Dimensions:5.5 X 8.1 X 1.1 inches | 0.85 pounds
• Language:English
• Type:Paperback
• EAN/UPC:9781638931591
• BISAC Categories:People & Places – United States – Asian American,Romance – Romantic Comedy,Science Fiction – Time Travel,Own Voices