The Original Daughter

The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei

The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei is a powerful coming-of-age novel set in the heart of working-class Bedok, Singapore. Genevieve Yang lives a quiet life with her parents and grandmother—until Arin arrives, a half-sister born from a long-buried family secret. Forced into sisterhood, Genevieve and Arin form an intense bond under the relentless pressures of academic success and social expectations.

As they grow up, the sisters sacrifice friendship, freedom, and joy to pursue excellence in a society where failure isn't an option. But when a painful betrayal shatters their relationship, Genevieve must grapple with the cost of ambition, the meaning of loyalty, and what it truly means to choose your own future.

Rich with emotional depth, cultural nuance, and sharp insight, The Original Daughter explores themes of family, identity, and the price of perfection in modern Asia. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, sibling dynamics, and stories of resilience and self-discovery.