This book was incredible. Knowing that some of the details were inspired by actual events in China's wartime history makes me want to read into that even further. I wasn't even halfway through this book when I went out to purchase the two follow-ups. The whole time I was reading it, I could imagine how the story would play out as a movie, Harry Potter style, except not for kids haha. Truly an amazing read. Loved it. One of my favourites.