"Namesake" by Emma Lysy follows the journey of a young woman named Etta, who grapples with her identity and cultural heritage while navigating the complexities of her dual existence in two worlds. As a daughter born to immigrant parents, Etta struggles to embrace her family's traditions while longing for her own independence. When she discovers an unexpected connection to her ancestry, she embarks on a quest that challenges her understanding of home, belonging, and the power of names. Through this compelling narrative, Lysy explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the intricate bonds that shape who we are. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called World Of the Narrows .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by MacMillan Audio .

Adrienne Young is a born and bred Texan turned California girl. She is a foodie with a deep love of history and travel and a shameless addiction to coffee. SKY IN THE DEEP is her debut novel.