Review by Booklist Review
Jialing never thought to question her sheltered existence with her mother alone in a house on the outskirts of Shanghai. But, as she would learn, a Fox spirit at the residence was responsible for suppressing any curiosity she might have about the world outside. After Jialing's mother abandons Jialing, a mixed-race girl of seven with no prospects for her life but the brothel or a factory, Fox wields her influence to find Jialing a place as a servant with the property's owners. As Jialing searches for her mother, she feels the constant pressure to determine what she will do once her period of servitude ends. A deadly encounter then sets her life on a new course, and even Fox's powers are put to the test as Jialing strives to stay safe. Chang unfurls this intriguing story set against the chaotic backdrop of China in the early twentieth century with precision. Rich with detail and a fascinating interplay between the spiritual and earthly realms, Chang's second novel explores whether it is possible to overcome your past.--Thoreson, Bridget Copyright 2016 Booklist
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