A review by gmberbaum
Daughter of Calamity by Rosalie M. Lin

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I was immediately engrossed in this book! I felt completely immersed in the setting and loved following the cabaret and gangster scene in Shanghai. The author does not waste time propelling the story forward and I could not put this book down. I audibly gasped multiple times while reading and felt the pain and conflict that Jingwen experienced. Overall, the story progressed really well. Towards the end, it felt a little rushed. I wanted more explanation and to be eased to the conclusion. I so enjoyed this book, that I would have wanted to read 100 pages more to get the ending that I think this book deserved. If you are looking for a magical realism story set in the hustle and bustle of Shanghai nightlife, this book will serve you an absolute adventure!