,
Amanda Sung

year in books

Amanda Sung’s Followers (17)

member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
Carmen
526 books | 94 friends

Rachel
7,882 books | 1,783 friends

Panda
1,003 books | 166 friends

Stephan...
279 books | 280 friends

Yanela
451 books | 87 friends

Julie -...
4,123 books | 2,026 friends

Mel || ...
2,943 books | 1,632 friends

T. Wu
449 books | 51 friends

More friends…

Amanda Sung

Goodreads Author


Born
in Taipei, Taiwan
Website

Influences

Member Since
June 2025

URL


Average rating: 4.36 · 72 ratings · 56 reviews · 1 distinct workSimilar authors
How to Break a Girl

4.36 avg rating — 72 ratings3 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

The Anti-Ableist ...
Rate this book
Clear rating

 
Beautiful Country
Amanda Sung is currently reading
by Qian Julie Wang (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 
A Little Life
Amanda Sung is currently reading
by Hanya Yanagihara (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 

Amanda’s Recent Updates

How to Break a Girl by Amanda Sung
"Amanda has a way of painting images with her language that makes the experience of the three protagonists vivid. She takes the time, for example to notice how the sun setting casts a more sombre light on what was a celebratory moment and you can feel" Read more of this review »
How to Break a Girl by Amanda Sung
"Loved getting to know the 3 women, each with their own challenges and paths who lean on each other to navigate life. Goes to show how strong female friendships can help navigate all the storms."
How to Break a Girl by Amanda Sung
"I have never read a book written by my generation that speaks to the Canadian Asian experience. So much of it resonates with either my lived experience or those of my friends. Bravo to Amanda Sung for what I hope is the first book of an entire genre!"
How to Break a Girl by Amanda Sung
"This novel offers a quiet look at personal struggles, connection, and growing into yourself. The author’s calm and delicate style makes the story feel very real and easy to relate to.
While it touches on deeper issues, the tone remains gentle and refl" Read more of this review »
How to Break a Girl by Amanda Sung
" I won't pretend it doesn't sting a little, not because of the rating, but because How to Break a Girl isn't fictional, but rather fictionalized. I dis ...more "
Amanda Sung is now following Linda's reviews
180160475
How to Break a Girl by Amanda Sung
" I'm curious to understand why you felt readers who like dark YA stories with psychological intensity would be keen to read How to Break a Girl, given ...more "
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
" Your review of Crying in H Mart made me feel so seen. Thank you for putting that into words.

If you ever want a read with a similar “heart-on-the-page”
...more "
Disappearing Moon Cafe by Sky Lee
" Disappearing Moon Cafe holds such a special place in me. I first read it during my undergrad at SFU for a Canadian Lit course, and it stayed my favour ...more "
Amanda Sung rated a book it was amazing
How to Break a Girl by Amanda Sung
Rate this book
Clear rating
I'll be transparent: I am the author. And no, I don't think that disqualifies me from leaving a review because emotional rawness, honesty, and vulnerability are sacrifices for the greater good. Anyone who can relate to my stories now know they are no ...more
More of Amanda's books…
1225139 Asian Women Authors — 3 members — last activity Oct 27, 2023 08:02AM
Here's a collection of amazing Asian Women Authors who have written books from different topics. Feel free to share books written by phenomenal Asian ...more
1227781 Ladies' Book Club — 62 members — last activity Mar 20, 2026 08:45AM
Munich Meetup -- https://www.meetup.com/munich-ladies-book-club/ Seattle Meetup -- https://www.meetup.com/seattle-ladies-book-club/ Summit County Face ...more
1276511 Free Books ARC & Beta Readers – New Authors — 1900 members — last activity 8 hours, 7 min ago
Group Description: A dedicated space where New Authors and Passionate Readers connect. Our mission is to share stories without the pressure of mandato ...more
1210519 ⋆ ★ bookaholics ★ ⋆ — 476 members — last activity Mar 09, 2026 05:38AM
🍋welcome!🍋 feel free to talk about anything at all ...more
1163715 BookTok Besties — 20750 members — last activity Apr 15, 2026 07:40AM
Hi there you found us! Anyone is welcome to join, all ages are welcome. Please be mindful that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, let's not s ...more
1218 The Next Best Book Club — 26113 members — last activity 6 hours, 42 min ago
Are you searching for the NEXT best book? Are you willing to kiss all your spare cash goodbye? Are you easily distracted by independent bookshops, bi ...more
More of Amanda’s groups…
No comments have been added yet.