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The Leftover Woman
by Jean Kwok
I really liked this one! There were a few moments where I thought to myself "is this a typo or an intentional breadcrumb." It was kind of easy to connect the dots along the way, however it all played out pretty well. The end went a little off the rails to some degree, though.
What I liked: Less than 300 pages. Alternating POVs. Sweet little Fiona, even though I don't understand how Fifi is a nickname. The interconnectivity.
What needed a little help: More explanation in Brandon's background and his past friendships. Maybe less work drama for Rebecca. Maybe not the Anthony side story, though it served its purpose.
A woman is China gives birth to a girl, only to find out years later the baby didn't die during delivery. She was actually adopted by an affluent white family by the hands of the baby's father. Once Jasmine discovers this information, she heads to America with the help of snakeheads, who she's severely indebted to, and starts to plan how to reunite with her daughter.
A woman in NY is trying to revive her career as editor in chief of a publishing house after an embarrassing and almost career-killing experience with an author the year prior. She's married to a Columbia professor who impresses everyone they meet and they have a sweet adopted daughter who Rebecca only wants the best for. Now is it what's best for her daughter or for society? Who can say.
Secrets. Identity. Freedom.
What I liked: Less than 300 pages. Alternating POVs. Sweet little Fiona, even though I don't understand how Fifi is a nickname. The interconnectivity.
What needed a little help: More explanation in Brandon's background and his past friendships. Maybe less work drama for Rebecca. Maybe not the Anthony side story, though it served its purpose.
A woman is China gives birth to a girl, only to find out years later the baby didn't die during delivery. She was actually adopted by an affluent white family by the hands of the baby's father. Once Jasmine discovers this information, she heads to America with the help of snakeheads, who she's severely indebted to, and starts to plan how to reunite with her daughter.
A woman in NY is trying to revive her career as editor in chief of a publishing house after an embarrassing and almost career-killing experience with an author the year prior. She's married to a Columbia professor who impresses everyone they meet and they have a sweet adopted daughter who Rebecca only wants the best for. Now is it what's best for her daughter or for society? Who can say.
Secrets. Identity. Freedom.