Reviews
“Can’t I Go Instead’s complex and profoundly human characters will captivate, devastate,
and move you, all at once.”
—Juhea Kim, author of Beasts of a Little Land and Dayton Literary Peace Prize finalist
“A true feast for historical fiction readers who love unpredictable stories and complex characters!”
—Lorena Hughes, award-winning author of The Spanish Daughter
“Compelling and inspiring, this story speaks of resilience and determination to make the best out of the situation one has been dealt.”
—Booklist
Praise for The Picture Bride
“Lee Geum-yi has a gift for taking little-known embers of history and transforming them into moving, compelling, and uplifting stories. I loved Willow from the first page to the last. Loved her courage, and her tenacious, yet caring, beautiful soul. The Picture Bride is the ultimate story of the power of friendship—a must read!”
—Heather Morris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Three Sisters
“A fascinating journey into the world of Korean “picture brides” whose lives take unexpected turns as they land on distant shores. A beautiful testimony to those women bold and determined enough to leave behind all that was familiar, seeking a better life.”
—Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours and The Book of Lost Friends
“A transporting and immersive story that will enthrall historical fiction readers. Poignant and moving, its unforgettable characters will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.”
—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba