This is a very thought provoking story of a Chinese immigrant coming of age. There’s just something about her that draws you in. This story definitely has the wow factor! Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

The storytelling is amazing, but the plot is soooo slow it took me four tries to actually finish this book. I did like Ivy though, she is a super morally gray character that you end up rooting for.

Not my normal reading choice but I'm glad I picked it up. This was a fascinating blending of genres.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

This was a thriller that starts out quiet and unassuming, but by the end, crescendos into a story that leaves you breathless and questioning the motives of every character. Ivy's experience of trying to fit in with her white classmates as an immigrant in her wealthy neighborhood is so eye-opening about the social laws that keep us separated from one another, and which Ivy desperately wants to feed into in order to fit in. Later, as Ivy attempts to keep her past in the dark so that she can try and achieve this dream of perfect wifehood and acceptance, we may find it hard to decide whether or not to root for her, but that is what I liked so much about this story. There is no black and white, but instead, many gray areas that leave you guessing who is the true villain until the very last sentence.

“White Ivy” was a huge miss for me- I was barely able to finish it. I kept waiting for something to happen and it never did. I would not recommend this one sadly.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I actually tried to read this one when it first came out and DNFd it within the first chapter. It just wasn’t working for me at that time. I am so glad I gave it another try because I really liked it. Ivy was such a fascinating, unlikeable character and for me, that’s great. I would much rather read about an interesting unlikeable character than a boring one who I’m supposed to like. I didn’t know where this book was going and I really enjoyed following Ivy from childhood to adulthood.

This story was more gritty and detailed than I expected when it came to out main character’s upbringing and all the family and environment experiences she endured than I initially expected. I would say, at times, it was very triggering—at least for myself—than I was really prepared for. Depending on the reader/audience for White Ivy, the story of her life and subtle desperation to be more than where she came from makes this book an extremely compelling read.

Incredibly written literary fiction novel — my favorite genre to sink into! I had some other theories on the twists, so I was kept in suspense to find out what happened. Ivy knows what she wants — you have to admire her for that. I love any story involving a rich New England family with obvious secrets. Ivy’s family — I grew to appreciate her parents as Ivy did, & let’s be real, her grandma Meifeng is a badass. This one was a slow burn but so worth it!

One of my most eagerly awaited books of 2020, this dark and haunting coming-of-age story was engrossing and propulsive, with twists that left me reeling.

I did not finish the book. I tried to get into it, but was not able to. This book was not for me. Thank you NetGalley for the copy. I appreciate it.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book for my honest opinion.

This book is dark and I am here for it! Ivy is one messed up human and this book has some cringe worthy moments...and a couple shocking ones too! The ending was ambiguous perfection. This is not tied up with pretty bow fluffiness, but excellent writing and good, dark story.

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This book will pull you in and keep you in Scripps until the very end. There is a lot going on here in terms of latent ideas such as those related to class, race, identity, and privilege. I like how these ideas are discovered and discussed through this story, you get to see parts of immigrant life in the upper class and you get to almost experience stereotypes and perceptions related to these ideas. I like the character Ivy, she is very believable and will quickly become a favorite when you read this book. The plot of this book is amazing and you will not be disappointed with the story.

An intriguing debut by Susie Wang, White Ivy is a slow burn coming of age story about a Chinese American teen and the paths she takes to achieve her American Dream.

With a complicated main character, solid writing, and a thorough examination of family, this story was an unexpected gem.

This book reminded me of Food for Millionaires if the MC had gone on a completely deviating path and I was here for it!

White Ivy is a coming of age story about a Chinese immigrant and her desire to live the American Dream. Ivy is a brilliant, troubled girl processing through her unfulfilling life. I really enjoyed her conflicted, obsessive but brilliant mind and found this book entertaining but with plenty of substance. “That was the thing about getting too much happiness at once. Without time to adjust, the pain of not having it suddenly became unbearable.”

Learning of one’s family of origin and motivation is something that stood out in this book. I am particularly interested in the relationship with her former boyfriend.

A well done debut by Susie Yang. The author tells a tale on its own of drama, self discovery and with, at times, a thriller pace. This alone is enough to keep the pages turning.

In addition you also have a story of an Asian American girl. Growing up and facing the both emotional and mental effects of stigmas for not just Asian-Americans, but all minorities.

Ivy, the main character, decide she will reinvent herself by go old fashioned lies. She eventually makes it on the back of her fake life to become the girlfriend of a real deal wealthy prominent bachelor. Yet, still Ivy makes costly mistakes jeopardizing her future.

Besides an underwhelming conclusion, this book was written in a way that combined the intricacies of the main drama, as well as the social aspects, cultural details and a look into life as an Asian American minority. A minority that has often been forgotten or excluded from important discussions. This is a great book that gives you an intriguing story, while including modern day social and cultural issues, but the author does not bash you over the head with the latter. I think an effective way to spread this "topic(s)" and expand conversations with people who weren't aware of, or didn't think to consider the Asia American population in the scope of many discussions our country is having.

*Thank you to Simon & Schuster via NetGalley, for the digital reader copy..

I finished this book, but that's about all I can say. It was definitely a bit of a hate read. I didn't like any of the characters, except the poor boy next door. I didn't really care what happened, and found myself skimming near the end just to get to the end. The writing style worked for me, it was easy enough to read. I just didn't care about or enjoy the plot.

I already had high expectations for this one, but even those expectations were wildly surpassed. One of the most complex cast of characters I have ever seen, that will have you confused with every page as to whether you love or hate them. There are so many layers to each and every character, and their stories, as well as a deep dive into themes of class, culture, race, etc. Love and murder, and more, with a shocking love story plot twist at the end that had my mouth agape, this one is an absolute must read.