A journal for reviews of Asian American literature.

This year, we reached out to writers and contributors to ask for the books that stayed with them. The result is a stunning and diverse array of stories.

Best Asian American books of 2024

We hope you find a new book to enjoy in the new year.

Read about the latest in Asian American literature.

Book reviews, essays, and interviews.

Acting dreams and dreams of success

A review of Simu Liu’s We Were Dreamers

By Justine Trinh

Anywhere-ness in Lee Ann Roripaugh’s #stringofbeads

By Audrey Fong

Home is where the heart is

A review of Neema Avashia’s Another Appalachia

By Justine Trinh

About Us

Soapberry Review is a new journal for reviews of literature by exemplary Asian American authors. We’re named after the Soapberry genus, whose fruits span across all of east, central, and south Asia. 

We’re dedicated to amplifying the voices of Asian American authors and to providing critical and thoughtful analysis of their works.

A bunch of longan fruit on top of a peach background