Welcome to Reading the Rainbow! In this first episode, hosts Lisa, Dani, and Annika discuss Zen Cho’s first contemporary fantasy novel, Black Water Sister. Set in Malaysia, the main character returns home after graduate school and struggles with both the secret of her sexuality and the fact her grandmother’s ghost seems to have taken up residence in her head. In this episode, the hosts discuss familial expectations, gods, and the restorative benefits of a nice up of hot chocolate. 

There are minor spoilers in this episode. 

Black Water Sister is available in hardcover, paperback, and audiobook. If you're interested in reading it after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from a local bookstore!