Idol, Burning HarperOne she believes she can unearth

she believes she can unearth its secrets

just as suddenly

as it explores what it means to be a Black woman in America today" (The New York Times Book Review

Joyce Carol Oates Literary Prize Finalist

this is the real story behind an extraordinary life

Idol, Burning HarperOne she believes she can unearthThe novel that lit the Japanese publishing world on fire: From a breathtaking up and coming writer, a twenty first century Catcher in the Rye that brilliantly explores toxic fandom, social media, and alienated adolescence. Haunting and sincere, Idol, Burning subverts and astonishes. Rin Usami balances humor, obsession, heartbreak, and sacrifice in her debut, crafting a story that's both enveloping and expansive. Usami's writing is thrilling and deft,