Nicki Chen

If you are looking for armchair travel to tide you over until your next IRL trip, Nicki Chen's novel, When in Vanuatu is the pick for you. It is the page-turning story of expats Diane and Jay, living in Manila when circumstances result in their move to the South Pacific island of Vanuatu (where James Mitchener wrote Tales of the South Pacific). The beautiful tropical island is not the idyllic paradise it first appears. Although part of a captivating international community, the couple faces disappointments that test their marriage and lead to Diane's personal transformation.… (altro)

Diana has quit her job and followed her husband, Jay, to the Philippines. Jay has landed his dream job. These two build a unique life in this island paradise. However, Diana is obsessed with having a baby, so much so, it creates stress and anxiety for everyone. Will their marriage survive?

I loved the setting of this read! The author did an amazing job! I felt like I was right there seeing the views and smelling all the different aromas. The Philippines are now on my bucket list.

I did find Diana’s obsession and attitude a bit high-handed and overbearing. But, the story just keeps changing and the reader just can’t help but be captivated.

Need a good escape read….this is it! Grab your copy today!

I received this novel from the author for a honest review.… (altro)

Tiger Tail Soup: A Novel of China at War

This is the story of Young An Lee during the time Japan invades China. Her husband goes off to war and it is up to An Lee to protect her children, Mother and Mother-in-Law until her husband comes home. Spanning four years of war, An Lee becomes brave, strong and must hold her family together.

An emotional story of one brave woman. An Lee is young, brave and will do what ever it takes to protect her family. The plot is complex with attention to detail of the horrors of war. The characters are well developed and told through An Lee's voice. I really felt every emotion , from happy, to sad, to fear. Tiger Tail Soup: A novel of China at war is page-turning emotional look at one families life during war. I highly recommend to all.… (altro)