So well crafted and told - I loved both the history and the characters. The fact that the book took two downplayed and marginalized groups during WW2 - women fighting in resistance and the Chinese resistance fighters in general in Hong Kong - just made it that much better. 

There are more and more books finally being written about the Pacific during WW2 in various countries, and of course, add to that how the Japanese had invaded and oppressed China long before that. The brutality of the Japanese during the time is truly horrific and the book showed that well, while also keeping the graphic nature of it to a minimum. 

I loved Mingzhu, Qiang, and Biyu as extraordinary female characters. They each displayed different qualities and their friendships with each other and this around them made their strengths and character development even better. 

Really enjoyed the book and highly recommend both for the history, to know how commendable and instrumental the Chinese people were in liberating their own country, and as a reminder of the strength and perseverance of women. 

Also, I love anytime the Japanese kintsugi is introduced in a book. Love the practice and art form for so many reasons. 

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are mine.