Wow, what a beautiful story that tackles hard themes around immigration, belonging, place, womanhood, motherhood, sibling dynamics, and the cost of secrets. I loved all of our characters and Alyan really made me feel their unique struggles and concerns, and I loved the way each of the characters got the ending they needed in the book. I did feel like there was a chunk in the middle where the pace dragged just a little and I wasn't sure where we were going anymore, but Alyan brought it all together for a great ending. Be sure to check out trigger warnings - this was not a light book and ultimately had a bit more sex and secrets and betrayal than I prefer, but I do feel like these things were handled well. Highly recommended for those who love multigenerational sagas, multiple timelines, and immigrant stories.