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Author
Christina F. Zhang
Book Title
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Gifted Books, Releasing Fall 2025
ABOUT THE BOOK
This book is about a teenage girl named Maiia, who goes on a hunt to find a robot after discovering a hidden downstairs area filled with high-tech gadgets and machinery. After multiple lucid dreams, exploration through the mysterious building, forming new friendships and creating enemies, she learns that not everyone is who they seem. Apart from character development, Maiia’s society has technology that is getting more and more advanced, making her world dangerous–namely artificial intelligence. Despite the fictional layout of this story, the novel addresses aspects of the real world and proves how artificial beings may not be trusted. Can she figure out who the outlier among her society is?
This fictional book centers its focus around the development of technology and artificial intelligence, allowing readers to expand their imagination. In the current era, technology is huge, and it is constantly evolving. In our society, artificial intelligence is already making vast improvements to our world. However, it also raises the question of “what’s next?” This book addresses the possibilities of ai, highlighting how unforeseeable it can be.
EARLY PRAISES
“In a world where the line between human and machine blurs, Christina Zhang’s novel offers a poignant reminder that the true essence of who we are lies within our capacity to love and accept ourselves, no matter the external circumstances. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever questioned their place in the world.”
- May May Miller
Film Director of Avo Media in Hollywood LA and author of Roaming America, 1968, Pockets of Silicon Valley, American Women, and My Journey to the West
“In my extensive years in education, I have never encountered a student as clever and talented as Christina. Her creativity, imagination, and progressive style of writing truly captivate readers of all ages. Christina’s debut novel in the realm of modern science fiction showcases her remarkable ability to weave intricate worlds and compelling narratives. I am thrilled to endorse her first novel and eagerly anticipate the many more to come.”
- Dr. Jerry W. Floate
Retired Principal, Hernando Middle School
“Equal parts dazzling and intimate, this novel challenges our understanding of identity in an age of artificial intelligence, while reminding us that growing up is its own kind of mystery.
Timely and timeless, it asks the big questions—about technology, family, and self—through the lens of a girl who learns she is more than she ever imagined.”
- Glenn McCarthy
CEO Early Data, Story teller, and Filmmaker
“The story of Maiia and her journey is a fun, creative and enjoyable way for the reader to dive into the topics of the advancement of technologies in our current world and also personal reflection. Each chapter leaves the reader wanting more and can be enjoyed by all ages.”
- Brian Rapien
Executive Manufacturing Leader at GE Aerospace & Father of Three
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christina Zhang is a first-generation Asian American author who published her debut novel during her freshman year of high school. Born and raised in the United States, Christina finds her inspiration in her everyday experiences and cultural background. When she’s not writing, she enjoys traveling, exploring music, and capturing stories from the world around her. This is her first novel, and she hopes to continue writing–whether for passion, purpose, or simply for fun.
What inspired Christina to write this book was the idea that our world could become far more complex if artificial intelligence continues to grow in power–raising the possibility that AI could surpass human intelligence within the next decade.