Poems for Princesses with Peas Under Their Mattresses (paperback)
52 pages
In this realm, words are currency
Step into a wonderland where illusions are shattered and beloved stories are turned on their heads. With truth laid bare, Maithy Vu conjures the muses of fairytales to grapple with gender equity, mental health, cultural identity, love, and purpose.
Poems for Princesses with Peas Under Their Mattresses is a kaleidoscope of emotions spanning from childhood to womanhood. The spellbinding collection invites readers to reimagine the power dynamics of familiar tales—so they can discover the magic within themselves.
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Squid Season: A Novel (paperback)
264 pages
*FINALIST IN LITERARY FICTION AT THE INDEPENDENT AUTHOR AWARDS PRESENTED BY LITERARY GLOBAL*
An enchanting tale of grief, friendship, and the beauty of transitions
Four troubled twentysomethings board a ship in search of a mysterious squid only to discover their captain has gone missing. As they take turns steering the vessel, these newfound companions begin to reveal their natures and unearth the events that have inextricably bound them together.
Featuring narration in prose and dialogue in rhyming verse, Squid Season dares to defy genres—reflecting the dualities of early adulthood through its childlike wonder intertwined with grown-up heartache.
"...delicious moments of rhyme and whimsy while exploring relatable human frailties..." -Independent Book Review
"With its complex quirky characters, suspenseful plot, charming style of writing, and satisfying conclusion, Squid Season is sure to be enjoyed by readers of fantasies who are looking for a tale that is unique." -Reader Views
"Like an ancient Greek mythological poem, Squid Season will take you to a strange and wonderful place." -Readers' Favorite
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Wounded Wisteria: A Book in Verse (paperback)
Even against the idyllic backdrop of a garden, Cleo is a spirit suffering from her own destructive thoughts. Yearning for something to feed her hunger, Cleo weaves in and out of desperation, only to stumble across those who are detrimental to her. The Great Peet’s influence is no different, though with him her passion feels fresh and persistent. When he asks, “Why is it you feel you have no choice?” she is quick to reply: “I hear your touch and feel your voice.”
When the story continues in the eyes of Peet, we meet the alluring Violet, for whom his love flourishes. Drawn to Violet’s grace, yet pulled by Cleo’s heartache, Peet grapples between a life of purity and one of substance. As events overlap with those told from Cleo’s view, new clues begin to surface, unraveling the truth.
A miniature performance in your hands, Wounded Wisteria is presented entirely in verse, and each character embodies a different earthly element. In these pages, we are reminded of the dangers of wood against fire. The story becomes a study of the power of perspective, and a testament to the youthful essence of craving and vulnerability inside the heart of us all.