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4.0
emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

SAPPHIC BOOK BINGO 2022: AWARD-WINNING BOOK

Such an important book. Lily navigates trying to be a “good Chinese girl” in the 1950s while discovering her sexual identity and challenging transitional gender roles. I haven’t experienced a book like this before, and we need more of them.