By Dee Lestari, translated

Service95 Recommends is the home of the books we love and reviews from our contributors. Paper Boats by Dee Lestari, translated by Tiffany Tsao, is a novel by one of Indonesia’s most prolific writers, telling the story of a deep connection through a shared love of creativity.

What We Say: “Folding her hidden passions and longings into paper boats, Kugy has always loved to write. When she meets Keenan, an artist, their shared passion for creativity draws them closer. In this tale of unspoken love and introspection, Lestari takes her readers on a journey, compelling them to explore themselves” – Jamie Styles

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Jamie Styles is Editorial Assistant at Service95

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