The Original Daughter

Genevieve and Arin , once inseparable, are now estranged, their relationship fractured by years of rivalry, misunderstanding, and the weight of family expectations. When their mother, Su Yang , falls gravely ill, Genevieve is forced to confront the possibility of losing both her mother and the last thread connecting her to Arin . The story opens with Genevieve's resistance to her mother's plea to reunite with Arin , revealing a deep well of resentment and pain. The narrative is set in Singapore, where the family's modest life is shaped by generational trauma, economic hardship, and the unspoke

Theme 1: Sisters, Divided by Silence

This thread running through The Original Daughter gives the story its emotional weight. Jemimah Wei weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: The Arrival of Arin

This thread running through The Original Daughter gives the story its emotional weight. Jemimah Wei weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Family Secrets and Sacrifice

Family and belonging sit at the heart of The Original Daughter. Jemimah Wei examines how the bonds we're born into — and the ones we choose — define us in ways we often don't recognize until they're tested.

What Readers Say About The Original Daughter

The Original Daughter has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Jemimah Wei's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Sisters, Divided by Silence" — Jemimah Wei, The Original Daughter

About the Author

Jemimah Wei is the author of The Original Daughter. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.