The White Kami: A Novel

"The White Kami: A Novel" by Edward Alden Jewell is a novel that follows Stella, a young woman struggling with disappointment and a desire for a more exciting life. The story opens by showing Stella's relationships with her grounded sister, Maud, and her optimistic Aunt Alice, highlighting her deep wish for romance. Stella deals with the dullness of her everyday life, contrasting her complex feelings for her happy friend, Elsa, and Elsa's fiancé, Jerome. Preparing for what seems another day, Stella remembers an idealized life full of adventure and love. When Stella visits Elsa, her feelings of being not good enough are increased by Elsa's seemingly carefree way of living. The readers see Stella's real-life feelings against her big dreams. The book starts the reader toward a turning point in Stella's growth, with her seeking to find love and who she really is.