Kirstin Chen is the author of Soy Sauce for Beginners and Bury What We Cannot Take. Born and raised in Singapore, she currently lives in San Francisco.
PRAISE for Counterfeit: 'Darkly comedic with serious undertones, Chen shines a light on secrets, shame and the many ways in which women can be sidelined' Daily Mail 'Counterfeit is an entertaining, luxurious read - but beneath its glitz and flash, it is also a shrewd deconstruction of the American dream and the myth of the model minority ... innovative and subversive' New York Times 'A smart take on complicated friendships and murky tales in the world of counterfeit handbags' Financial Times 'Clever, sharp, and slyly funny ... A delightfully different caper novel with a Gone Girl-style plot twist' Kirkus Reviews 'Riveting and energetic ... Chen deftly guides readers through the exploits of old friends Ava and Winnie while also exploring the intricacies of friendship, class, culture, and survival' Balli Kaur Jaswal, acclaimed author of Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows 'Sly and thoroughly compelling ... Chen's ingenious plot will keep you breathless to the last page' Claire Messud, New York Times bestselling author of The Burning Girl 'Sly and subversive, an examination of motherhood and an incisive look at culture and class' Booklist starred review 'Counterfeit is decadent and delicious ... A true delight for mind and heart from beginning to end' Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee 'A clever, multi-layered story about friendship and fakery that will keep you gripped' Best