A review by talknerdybookblog
Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Representation: Chinese main and supporting characters, Gay supporting character

Single Sentence Review: A compelling, suspenseful mystery, chronicling Amy’s search for her sister, Sylvie, that slowly reveals the secrets kept from family through its dual narration between Amy and Ma in the present and Sylvie’s perspective from the past, culminating in a cathartic yet heartbreaking ending.

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Mature Themes:

• Childhood abandonment
• Missing person (the resulting grief that goes with that)

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Racism 
• Statutory r@pe
• Discussion of suicide 
• Emotional and physical abuse
• Infidelity

Ending:

Tragedy