The Take by Yang, Kelly
The Take by Yang, Kelly

The Take

A provocative, fast-paced novel about two creative women--a young writer fighting to be heard and an older...
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Author: Kelly Yang
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Take by Yang, Kelly

The Take

$89.99 $47.37
The Take by Yang, Kelly

The Take

$89.99 $47.37
Author: Kelly Yang
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
A provocative, fast-paced novel about two creative women--a young writer fighting to be heard and an older producer clinging to relevancy--and the age reversal treatment that intertwines both of their lives...from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Front Desk series

Would you sell your youth for $3 million?

Maggie Wang, a broke young Asian American writer, needs a lifeline. Ingrid Parker, a veteran white Hollywood producer with her career on the edge, offers an irresistible deal: $3 million for ten experimental medical sessions to reverse her aging, using Maggie as a transfusion partner, and mentorship.

For Ingrid, it's a chance to reboot her fading career. For Maggie, it's access and freedom--money to support her parents and the connections to finally get her novel published.

What starts as a professional transaction exchanging blood quickly becomes a complex psychological dance. As Maggie gains unprecedented access to Ingrid's hard-earned wisdom, Ingrid sees in Maggie a weapon against an industry that's been trying to sideline her.

As their relationship intensifies, the rules around aging begin to shift. So does the balance of power between the two women, leaving both questioning who holds the upper hand and what they're willing to sacrifice to succeed.

Sharp, timely, and utterly compelling, The Take is perfect for readers of Yellowface and Such a Fun Age--a searing portrait of two women fighting to rewrite their story.

Author: Kelly Yang
Publisher: Berkley Books
Published: 04/14/2026
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.29w x 1.26d
ISBN: 9780593953372


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/09/2026
Library Journal 02/06/2026 pg. 1
Booklist 03/01/2026

About the Author
Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Front Desk series, New from Here, Finally Seen, Finally Heard, young adult novels Parachutes and Private Label, and picture books Yes We Will and Little Bird Laila. Her books have earned multiple awards, including the 2019 APALA Award for Children's Literature and the Strega Prize, and have featured on multiple best of the year lists. Front Desk was named one of the Best Books of the 21st Century by Kirkus Reviews. In addition, Kelly has written screenplays and television pilots for Netflix, CBS Studios, and the CW. Kelly immigrated to the United States when she was six years old and grew up in Southern California. She went to college early and is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School. The Take is her first adult novel.
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