Kudos to Kristina McMorris for once again shedding light on little known US history. There's nothing like a good historical fiction novel to teach me something I was completely oblivious to. I hesitate to admit I had no idea what getting "shanghaied" meant, nor had I any inkling about the Shanghai tunnels until I read this novel. If you've never heard of either one, this novel will teach you quite a bit about a time in our history that was absolutely laden with anti-Chinese sentiment.
This was quite an adventurous novel filled with several seemingly implausible turns. However, it held my attention from the beginning. Celia is a formidable character filled with grit and determination who finds herself in a situation that could have grave repercussions not only for herself, but for others in her orbit as well. This engaging story also came fully loaded with a satisfying ending - gotta love those full circle moments!
Kristina McMorris has always been an author who does her homework for the topics she tackles, and this was no exception! This is the fourth novel that I've been privileged to read by Ms. McMorris, and each time, I am better for it.
Many thanks to Sourcebooks & NetGalley and for this gifted review e-copy!
Read 6/9/25
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