Filthy Rich Asians (Vol. 1 Filthy Rich Asians)

Crazy Rich Asians is the international bestseller that inspired the film.

When Rachel Chu arrived in Singapore with her boyfriend, the charming Nicholas Young, to accompany him to his best friend's wedding, she envisioned spending peaceful days with a friendly family, long drives exploring the island, and plenty of time with the man she might one day marry. But Nick left out a few details... Like the fact that his family had lots and lots of money, that she'd travel more by private jet than by car, and that walking hand in hand with one of Asia's richest bachelors was like having a target on her back.

Before long, Rachel finds herself transported to an episode of Gossip Girl, only in Asia and surrounded by filthy rich people who won't spare the simple college professor from gossip and intrigue. Not to mention Nick's mother, a woman with very strong opinions about who her son should—or shouldn't—marry.

A journey through the most exclusive settings of the Far East—from the luxurious penthouses of Shanghai to the private islands of the South China Sea— Crazy Rich Asians is an inside look at the Eastern jet set. With his satirical eye, memorable scenes, and numerous hyper-ultra-fashionable moments, Kevin Kwan paints a hilarious portrait of the conflict between the nouveau riche and traditional families in his debut novel, which has already made thousands of readers around the world cry with laughter.