19-year-old Na has grown up in rural China while her parents lived and worked in the city. When her younger brother—the favored child, who moved to the city with her parents—dies unexpectedly, she sets out to learn what happened to him and uncovers more family secrets than she bargained for.
Junior Library Guild Selection
“A powerful tale of a brave young woman who dares to question when others simply accept.” ALABooklist *starred review
“Will lead readers through a quiet revolution.” Kirkus Reviews
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—This novel explores a moment of contemporary history and a culture that is underrepresented in YA realistic fiction.—School Library Journal, *starred review
—Rife with tension, interweaving threads, and moving and startling moments, the story captivates and speaks to a political situation that still struggles with the aftermath of regulatory policies.—Foreword Reviews, *starred review
—Junior Library Guild Selection
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