A Fresh Voice and Perspective on Becoming a Part of Hollywood

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Although the cover design of Siren Queen is an appealing representative of old time Hollywood, the most appealing part of this book is the story and the fresh perspective of a young Chinese girl. Readers will enjoy the insight into the Chinese family's history as well as the hard work of their daily life. This book is a form of historical fiction since it accurately reflects the racism towards any non-Caucasian actors. A perfect example is the description of Maya, the Latina actress who rules the opening pages: "Maya Vos Santé was what they called an exotic beauty, not quite white but not dark enough to frighten an easily spooked investor. "