The Girls of Good Fortune (by Kristina McMorris)

I am a huge fan of historical fiction books. This one was a little different read for me in that it took place in the summer of mid- to late-1880s. I was unaware of the prejudices against those of Chinese descent during that time period. Following along with Celia as she navigates life through difficult circumstances. I enjoyed learning about the Shanghai Tunnels and the secrets that prevailed. The romance sprinkled throughout the pages was interesting and added to the story. My one negative reflection is that in listening to the audiobook, the back-and-forth between the two time periods was a little difficult to follow. But eventually you will land in June 1888 and from there you continue in a forward movement through time. The author’s notes are a plus as she provides historical aspects of the atrocities that occurred. This is a well-researched and written historical fiction book that will appeal to those who enjoy books in that genre as well as women’s fiction.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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