I think this might be the Canada Reads 2025 book to beat! I learned so much about Chinese history and stateless immigrants. I connected with the powerful theme of motherhood and the post-partum struggles of Lilly, our main character. I can see how this might "change the narrative" because it certainly opened my eyes to the experiences of others who also call Canada home.

I doubt I would have ever picked this up on my own, so thank you to Canada Reads for bringing it to my read shelf. 

From Novelist:

Storyline: Own voices
Characterization: Well-developed characters
Mood: Moving; Reflective; Bittersweet
Style: Lyrical; Character-driven