A big thanks to NetGalley and Rising Action Publishing for the Advanced Reader Copy of this novel, coming out in February!
As always, I am a sucker for a good cover, and this one really has a lot of very interesting elements, so I had to request it.
In short, this is a historical fiction novel that spans generations in China during the cultural revolution. Readers are swept into a multigenerational saga, and into the Chinese setting with attention to character development and cultural and societal norms.
We follow Lei and her husband as they move from a rural area into the city - with so many others. In the city, we meet Lulu a plucky 16 yr old who's keeping her family afloat, but also trying to live her own life and be true to her own self. The story, flows naturally and I was quickly immersed and invested in the characters and setting. I really had to know how things were going to go for each character!
This will appeal to readers who enjoyed Min Jin Lee's Pachinko. The themes of family, ancestors, identity progress, and change are similar, but the stories, and the setting are quite distinct. Highly recommend.
First Published : COMING: 2/2025
Pages: 384
Available as an Audio Book : Not at this time.
Trigger Warnings: Sex work, domestic violence, sexism,
Not a full TW list, please read responsibly
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