James Nicoll Reviews

Hoa Pham’s 2022 Empathy is a stand-alone science fiction novel.

Vuong is one of five clone sisters. She has not seen her siblings in years, ever since it was decided that it would best if the clones were fostered separately. Vuong’s years of dutiful obedience to Việt Nam’s Department¹ are rewarded with the news that Vuong will be reunited with her sisters.

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Hoa Pham’s 2014 The Other Shore is a stand-alone modern fantasy novel.

Sixteen-year-old Kim Nguyen is the other sister: not pretty, not engaged to be married, no known exceptional talents, in all ways the sibling her parents do not waste too much time thinking about.

A brush with death awakes an unusual gift, upending Kim’s life.

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