'The Fortunes of Jaded Women' by Carolyn Huynh is our 'GMA' Book Club pick for September

"The Fortunes of Jaded Women," the debut novel from author Carolyn Huynh, is our "Good Morning America" Book Club pick for September.

Huynh's debut novel "follows a family of estranged Vietnamese women -- cursed to never know love or happiness -- as they reunite, for better or for worse, after a psychic makes a startling prediction," according to the book's publisher, Atria Books.

The Duong sisters' misfortune began with their ancestor, Oanh, who left her marriage for true love, resulting in a witch cursing Oanh and her descendants. The curse ensured that Oanh's descendants "would never find love or happiness, and the Duong women would give birth to daughters, never sons."

Generations later and the curse still permeates throughout the lives of Oanh's current descendants. Mai Nguyen is divorced and estranged from her younger sisters, Minh Pham and Khuyen Lam. Although Mai's three adult daughters are successful in their careers, they are far less lucky in love.

Desperate for guidance, Mai turns to a trusted psychic who delivers an unexpected prediction: The family will witness a marriage, a funeral, and the birth of a son.

This prophecy will supposedly reunite estranged family members -- but will it mark the end to a curse that's haunted Mai's family for generations?

"If you love stories about messy women who never learn from their mistakes, this book has a cast of over 14+ Vietnamese women who are all trying to find themselves, while trying to navigate complicated family dynamics," Huynh told "GMA." "Speaking of mess, their love lives are even messier."

Read and listen to an excerpt from "The Fortunes of Jaded Women" below and get a copy of the book here.

7% off

Atria Books

'The Fortunes of Jaded Women' by Carolyn Huynh

Huynh's debut novel follows a family of estranged Vietnamese women -- cursed to never know love or happiness -- as they reunite, for better or for worse, after a psychic makes a startling prediction.

By clicking on this shopping link, visitors will leave Goodmorningamerica.com. These e-commerce sites are operated under different terms and privacy policies than Goodmorningamerica.com. ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prices may change from the date of publication.

• $25.11
• $27

Shop Now