Ling Ma

“Severance,” a captivating and thought-provoking novel by Ling Ma, is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the idea of living life on the margins of society. The story follows Candace Chen, a millennial living in New York City who discovers her entire world is about to be upended when an epidemic threatens to destroy it. With her job gone and her home in danger, Candace embarks on an unexpected journey with a group of survivors that brings her face-to-face with the harsh realities of the apocalypse. As she navigates her way through this new, uncertain world, Candace must confront difficult questions about what it means to survive and how far she’ll go to protect herself and those she loves. Through its richly developed characters, “Severance” offers readers an insightful exploration of human resilience and determination in the face of disaster.