Jing-Jing Lee's debut novel "How We Disappeared" is set during the Japanese occupation of Malaya in the Second World War. The narrative follows multiple female characters whose lives intersect during this period, exploring survival, resistance, and the lasting impact of wartime trauma. Lee's writing is lyrical and emotionally resonant, bringing lesser-known historical events to vivid life through personal narratives. Readers interested in historical fiction exploring Asian perspectives on WWII, with strong female characters and intimate storytelling, will be drawn to this work.