This winding story focuses on multiple generations of the supposedly cursed Duong family. This group of sisters, who all have daughters, are in a constant fight. Over who is better, who is more successful, who has the most successful kids, etc. This book is told from multiple narratives of the mothers and their daughters. Through this book, we get a look into Vietnamese American life in Southern California.

This book made me LAUGH. The sisters in this will drive you up a wall with their competitiveness and fighting, but they are so funny you will love them anyways. The writing really grips you and makes you want to keep reading. Also, this book is MESSY. In the best way. There is so much drama.

The main message of the book, that families will be there for each other, was really driven home. It was so interesting to see how the different relationships (familial and not) played out.

It was a little difficult to keep all of the characters straight. I think there were 10+ point of views throughout the book? It was a lot! But all of the characters were so important and added so much, so I am not sure it would be the same without all of them.

The audiobook narrator does a fantastic job with this book. All of the different inflictions are *chef’s kiss*. While I really loved the audiobook, I think it may have been easier for me to follow the many characters if I was also reading a physical copy. Not to dissuade you from the audiobook!

And that ending! Iconic. IYKYK