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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: 3.39 · 4,952 ratings · 1,244 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Fraud Squad 3.26 avg rating — 3,214 ratings — published 2023	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 3.50 avg rating — 1,401 ratings — published 2024 — 7 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 4.11 avg rating — 292 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 4.09 avg rating — 46 ratings — 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

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Kyla Zhao finished reading Heirs of Infamy 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
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Kyla Zhao rated a book it was amazing Casting April by Wendy Lu (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
A joyful, big-hearted, curtain-raising triumph that’s impossible not to root for. Wendy Lu crafts an unforgettable heroine in April Xue, whose love for theater shines brighter than any spotlight—and whose journey captures both the sting of being unde ...more
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Kyla Zhao voted for The Thrashers as Readers' Favorite Young Adult Fiction in the Opening Round of the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards. Cast Your Vote
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Finances can feel lofty and overwhelming―but The New Money Rules breaks it down in a way that's simple, fun, and totally approachable. Lillian Zhang talks about savings, debt, and investing in a way that feels less like a lecture and more like a casu ...more
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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
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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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