In 'Gods of Want,' K-Ming Chang's collection of short stories emerges as an exploration of the complexities of identity, body, and the connections between Asian American women. From aunts finding their footing in a new country to ghost-cousins haunting their kin, the tales weave through surreal and fabulist landscapes to reveal the visceral relationships with myth, memory, and the flesh. Love, ghostliness, and transformation collide, offering a glimpse into the myriad ways one can navigate the terrains of culture and queerness.