Sarong Party Girls

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Set in modern Asia, this engaging novel follows a young woman's rise in the opulent city of Singapore, where traditional values collide with contemporary materialism. At nearly twenty-seven, Jazzy devises a plan for herself and her best friends—Sher, Imo, and Fann—to secure lavish weddings to wealthy Western expat husbands, with aspirations for Chanel babies soon after. Jazzy, sharp, spunky, and obsessed with status, is determined to succeed. As she pursues her goal of marrying a white man, this bold yet vulnerable gold-digger exposes the underlying gender politics and class tensions beneath Singapore's glamorous nightlife and bustling streets, as well as its gritty wet markets and hawker centers. Navigating her vibrant, stratified environment, Jazzy confronts the stark contrast between new wealth and traditional attitudes that threaten her ambitions. Will she and her friends achieve their dreams in Asia's financial capital? Told in Singlish, the novel captures the unique voice of a young woman caught between worlds. With vividness and empathy, the author brings both Jazzy and the dazzling city of Singapore to life.