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The 35 Best Books Set on an Island

Escape to a tropical paradise with these 35 best books set on an island and discover your next favorite book or author right here. Sand in our toes, sun on our skin, and gently crashing waves to relax our minds. Do you fantasize about escaping reality and embracing the island life? What better way to kick…

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Diamond Head by Cecily Wong Book Review

Synopsis: “A sweeping debut, crossing from China to Hawaii, that follows three generations of a wealthy dynasty whose rise and decline is riddled with secrets and tragic love—from a young, powerful new voice in fiction. Frank Leong, a prominent shipping industrialist and head of the celebrated Leong family, brings his loved ones from China to…