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“A debut horror offering reminiscent of The Haunting of Bly Manor that tackles themes of grief, family, and racial inequality….Nguyen wields pulse-pounding scares, heartrending scenarios, and chilling supernatural elements.”

—Publishers Weekly

“A series of haunting questions that only uncover further mysteries makes this a chilling story fit for fans of Lily Meade’s The Shadow Sister.”

—Booklist

“The Parent Trap concept is turned chilling by Vietnamese ghosts and colonialist villains, a setup that effectively mirrors the intergenerational trauma inflicted upon Aria and Caliste.”

—The Bulletin

Twin Tides

Written by Hien Nguyen
Published by Delacorte Press

Heiress and influencer Caliste Ha lives a glamorous life in an LA high rise, her perfectly curated social media feed hiding the cracks in her family. Across the country, Aria Nguyen is barely surviving as a freshman and academic scammer at Georgetown University. They have never met.

That changes with one unexpected and grim phone call. Their long-missing mother has been found dead in Les Eaux, Minnesota. Upon arrival in the sleepy town, Caliste and Aria discover another shocker—they are identical twins.

Ready to unearth the secrets that led to their mother’s death and their separation, they start looking for answers. But a vengeful ghost is haunting the waters, and an unknown enemy is watching their every move.

Can Aria and Caliste unravel all the sinister mysteries of Les Eaux, or will the town’s deadly secrets ultimately drag them under?

Primary ISBN: 9798217023936
Publication Date: December 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 12 or older

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Setting: United States (Los Angeles CA, Washington D.C., Minnesota)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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