 |
Daughters of the Sun and Moon |
by Lisa See |
 |
Book Review |
 |
| (by- Linda ) |
I love Lisa See and was so happy to see she had another book coming out. In Daughters of the Sun and Moon, she tackles a dark and largely forgotten chapter of American history - the 1871 Los Angeles massacre of Chinese immigrants - and brings it to life through three unforgettable women. Dove, Petal, and Moon each want something different, but all three are fighting the same battle: to be seen and valued in a world that diminishes them at every turn. Lisa See has such a gift for making history feel very personal. Some of this is her strong character development - you come to care about her three main characters, so when they face or witness unspeakable brutality during The Night of Horrors, you feel their pain and helplessness acutely, which adds a profound layer of emotional weight to the story. The courts' failure to deliver real justice will also leave you both heartbroken and uncomfortably aware of how little has changed. This is historical fiction at its finest - well researched, emotionally engaging, impossible to put down. Lisa See never disappoints, and this book is no exception. A must-read. Many thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for sending me this e-ARC. I love getting an early peek at new books from my favorite authors. |
|
Love Historical Fiction?
Here are more Historical Fiction reads we loved:
Here are more Historical Fiction reads we loved:
A powerful, character-driven novel about love and injustice, testing a marriage under the weight of wrongful conviction.
Postwar secrets, buried guilt, and one woman's past threaten everything she's rebuilt.
A mother's impossible wartime choices unravel secrets, guilt, and a family's fragile survival.
 |
Looking for your next group read? Explore 4+ years of curated picks that actually spark a conversation ....
|
More Must-Read Books |
 Daughters of the Sun and Moon
Beloved New York Times bestselling author Lisa See draws on the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles to tell the story of three Chinese women who managed to survive and, eventually, thrive, despite all odds. ...More
|
 The Book WitchShe can hop into any novel, she just can't stay there. Come along with the book witch in this magical and inspiring love letter to reading from the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game ... More
|
 Keeper of Lost Children
In this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve, one American woman's vision in post WWII Germany will tie together three people in an unexpected way....More
|
 My Husband's WifeThe New York Times bestselling Queen of Twists is back with a psychological masterpiece that will leave you questioning everything you know about love, identity, and revenge. By the author of His & Hers, now a #1 Netflix show!... More
|
You May Also Like: |
|
Visit Our Blog |
 |
Most Antipipated Books of 2026 ..... Our Favorites.
|
| |
 |
 |
