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Kyla Zhao

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Chick Lit, Children's, Contemporary

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Kyla Zhao’s books have been spotlighted by CBS, NBC, Good Morning America, Vogue, Elle, Buzzfeed, South China Morning Post, and more.

She has also been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, named a Tatler Leader of Tomorrow, and awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the California State Assembly for her contributions to Asian media representation.

Across genres and age groups, Kyla’s stories center women and girls of color who explore ambition, identity, and belonging in vibrant settings.

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Average rating: 3.38 · 4,594 ratings · 1,139 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Fraud Squad 3.27 avg rating — 3,074 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Valley Verified 3.51 avg rating — 1,301 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	May the Best Player Win 4.10 avg rating — 215 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Heirs of Infamy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Valley Verified: The addictive and outrageously fun new novel from the author of THE FRAUD SQUAD 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Kyla Zhao rated a book it was amazing May the Best Player Win by Kyla Zhao (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I hope readers love this book but tbh I just wrote it for my younger self :') ...more
Sep 21, 2024 01:03AM · 4 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of May the Best Player Win by Kyla Zhao. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — May the Best Player Win by Kyla Zhao <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
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Apr 02, 2024 05:32AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of May the Best Player Win by Kyla Zhao. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — May the Best Player Win by Kyla Zhao <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Kyla Zhao rated a book it was amazing Valley Verified by Kyla Zhao (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I wrote 'Valley Verified' at a time in my life when I was plagued by self-doubt and insecurity. And journaling my main character Zoe Zeng's story—which is fun and breezy on the surface—was how I tried to unravel + confront these complicated emotions. ...more
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“It just sucks to always be living in Albert Kingston’s shadow. That’s why I want a chance to establish myself apart from my family.”
― Kyla Zhao, The Fraud Squad: The most dazzling and glamorous debut of 2023!

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“Nothing. It’s just . . . funny hearing you say stuff like ‘bloke’ and ‘mate.’ We get it—you’re half-British,” she said, then grinned to show she was joking.”
― Kyla Zhao, The Fraud Squad: The most dazzling and glamorous debut of 2023!

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“Heads turned as Anya strutted the short distance from her desk to Samantha’s like it was her personal catwalk, wearing a denim minidress belted with a brightly patterned Dior scarf that violated Arrow Public Relations’ corporate dress code in half a dozen ways”
― Kyla Zhao, The Fraud Squad: The most dazzling and glamorous debut of 2023!

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