In her time-traveling tale "Throwback," Maurene Goo channels '90s film staple "Back to the Future" to repair the relationship between generations of mother and daughters in a Korean-American family. Sam can't keep up with the all-American dreams her mother, Priscilla, has for her. When her grandmother falls ill, sparking a devastating fight between Sam and Priscilla, Sam calls a ride that takes her back . . . to 1995. Trapped in the '90s with no way home, Sam meets a younger version of her mother and attempts to help her win homecoming queen in hopes of returning to and repairing Priscilla's difficult relationship with her in the present. A poignant reflection on the immigrant experience and understanding one's parents, Goo's trippy adventure is sure to warm the hearts of readers.
Release date: April 11
