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The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan follows the Alcantara family in Malaya during Japanese occupation in World War II. Cecily Alcantara, who allied with a Japanese general to oust the British, faces the consequences of her wartime actions through the ordeals of her children—Abel, Jujube, and Jasmin. Through their struggles, Chan explores themes of colonialism, solidarity, and trauma. The book includes depictions of wartime atrocities, including sexual abuse, violence, and domestic abuse.