The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee

When a Korean American teenage artist gets sucked into the world of her own web comic, Mina Lee must find a way out with the help of a cute boy while facing off against a villainous corporation. Inspired by the A-ha’s "Take on Me" video, this YA novel blends grounded realism with speculative adventure, exploring first love, grief, and the power to take charge of one’s life. Mina becomes the hero of her own story, literally, and the journey unfolds within the world she created. The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee is written by Ellen Oh, award-winning author of Finding Junie Kim, and reflects her cofounding work with We Need Diverse Books. Verschijnen op 23/01/2024.

In this engaging mix of fantasy and coming-of-age, Mina grapples with identity, responsibility, and the bond between fiction and reality. The narrative blends meta-awareness with emotion, delivering a compelling exploration of creativity, resilience, and the courage to act.

Features

• YA speculative fiction met dagelijkse realiteit en avontuur
• Protagonist: Mina Lee, Koreaanse-Amerikaanse tienerkunstenaar
• Thema’s: eerste liefde, verlies en zelfbeschikking
• Geïnspireerd door Take on Me-muziekvideo
• Tegenstander: schurkenachtige Merco-corporatie
• Jin als bewonderde maar complexe liefde

Usage

1. Nearly be fried by a superhero who turned out to be a supervillain.
2. Come face to face with Jin, the handsome boy of her dreams.
3. Discover a conspiracy involving the evil corporation Merco that she created.