The storyline was interesting. However, the plot through its writing style was not convincing for me: many repetitions, the thoughts and dialogues felt clumsy and not really well rendered. The blurb mentioned a return to Korea with psychological challenges (which sounded interesting), but the novel ended a bit too abruptly for me...
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I am leaving voluntarily an honest review.

The incredible journey of a young Korean girl that moved to Japan in the 1930’s. Navigating a new country, new language, new religion and facing deeply integrated racism, Miyoung is full of hopes, dreams and determination.

This book was beautifully written and truly heartbreaking. Miyoung’s story was equal parts tragic and fascinating. Her character had an unbelievable amount of resilience to achieve the things she did in the face of oppression and racism and I couldn’t stop reading.

At the end of the book, understanding this novel was based off the own authors family and heritage really took this book to a whole new level. Truly inspiring!

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.