Roselle Lim is a Filipino-Chinese writer living on the north shore of Lake Erie. She loves to write about food and magic. When she isn't writing, she is sewing, sketching, or pursuing the next craft project.
Praise for Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune
“Lim serves up love, loss, heritage, and hints of the supernatural
on a silver platter in this magical and mouthwatering debut...This
eminently filmable tale of finding one’s own path while honoring
one’s history is delicious and spellbinding.”—Publishers
Weekly (starred review)
“Sprinkled with real recipes and hints of magic realism throughout,
this tale of homecoming makes for a light bite to satiate yourself
with.”—Vogue (HK)
“Vivid and lyrical with a touch of magic. Natalie Tan’s Book
of Luck & Fortune explores culture, community, and the complex
love between mothers and daughters, leaving your heart full…and
your belly hungry. I absolutely loved it.”—Helen Hoang, author of
The Kiss Quotient
“Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune is for every reader who likes
a side of magic with their foodie fiction. You’ll want to move into
the Chinatown neighborhood for the mouth-watering dumplings and the
charming, eclectic neighbors. Exquisitely written, Roselle Lim
sifts through the complicated relationships between mothers and
daughters, the freedom in unraveling family secrets, and the power
of resilience.”—Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of
Coconut Cake and The Optimist’s Guide to Letting Go
“Roselle Lim serves up a feast for the senses and the heart with
this magical tale of love, loss, and redemption in San Francisco's
Chinatown. Filled with luscious, mouth-watering recipes, Natalie
Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune explores the hidden ties of
family, mental illness, and desires lost and found, through the
delectably transformative power of food. I had to stop myself from
running out to buy juicy roast pork, plump crispy dumplings, and
sweet pea sprouts!”—Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author
of The Ghost Bride and The Night Tiger
“A truly delicious page-turner, Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck &
Fortune is a magical feast for the mind, the heart, and the senses.
With mouth-watering prose, crystallized characters, and a healthy
dash of magic, Lim has created the perfect recipe for a truly
delicious page-turner. I devoured this book. Sign me up for
seconds!”—Samantha Verant, author of How to Make a French
Family
“What a treat! Reminiscent of Joanne Harris’s bestselling
novel, Chocolat, Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune is
heaped with heart and topped with the sweetest sprinkle of magic,
creating a literary and culinary feast. Infused with ancient
traditions and tantalizing recipes, Roselle Lim cooks up a
mouth-watering tale that’s sure to delight!”—Lori Nelson Spielman,
New York Times bestselling author of The Life List
“Loss, homecoming, romance, recipes, and magic mingle in this debut
novel....the book is distinguished by the love Lim shows the
neighborhood, the characters, and the food.”—Kirkus Reviews
“For those beachgoers who love the magic of summertime and new
beginnings, there is a book coming out soon that is simply meant
for you—Roselle Lim's Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and
Fortune.”—Elite Daily
“Summer beckons a reading list that is as light, fun and feel-good
as the season itself. Roselle Lim’s Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and
Fortune definitely fits that need. … Lim’s magical storytelling,
excellent cast of supporting characters and mouth-watering recipes
make this book a must for your summer reading list.”—BookPage
“A smashing debut that will leave readers hungry for more.”—Fresh
Fiction
“When you read this book, you can feel the love of culture and food
within its pages. More importantly, you can see how entangled food,
culture, and family can become. It’s a book about how food can
bring people together, but also drive them apart. Filled with lush,
lyrical writing, Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune is the kind
of book that’ll fill you with warmth, and make you extremely
hungry.”—BookRiot
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