rhythmvick 's review for:

The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok

4.5

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I thought this was a really enjoyable, very solid suspense thriller. I really liked having a POC authored book in this genre, with POC central characters and issues of race and transnational adoption being folded in. Easy to read, and compelling.