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Captivating: entwining family relationships, youth seeking a better life, traditional beliefs, and crime thriller in British-colonized 1930's Malay. The story alternates between a houseboy whose master has died leaving him with the responsibility of locating his severed finger, and a girl making her way when cut off from schooling who is pulled into a vortex of serial mysterious deaths. Again, insights into a country and time I know little about.

#littensdressedinblood #September 13 #prompt : #Superstition
I was debating between this one and “Ghost Bride” by the same author.
From Goodreads: A sweeping historical novel about a dancehall girl and an orphan boy whose fates entangle over an old Chinese superstition about men who turn into tigers.
Fascinating!

#nighttiger #yangsze #historicalfiction #coverlove

Trying to get some reading in while visiting the in-laws. Lovely little community, I could easily get used to this lifestyle! (And if you look closely, you'll see our duck friend who was hoping to use the pool, too. 🤣)

Overall, I enjoyed it. The author created an engaging world in 1930s Malaysia, interweaving British colonial, ethnic Malayan, and ethnic Chinese characters into one story. I raced to the end to find out what happened. Unfortunately, what appeared to be a mysterious tale with supernatural elements ended almost like a stereotypical British mystery. A book with great promise and ambition, it just didn't stick the landing for me. Close though!

#LitLite Evocative and whimsical/ set in 1930‘s #Malaysia while still a British colony. There‘s mystery and romance and a touch of Chinese mythicism. Audio was wonderful. A bit melodramatic at times but still enormously engaging. #ReadingAsia21 #Pop21 #AdvancedPrompt

Part mystery/ part Chinese folklore and a bit of a love story has me completely enthralled ( although I could do without the romance) Loving the audio - read by the author who has the loveliest melodic voice 💗🎧 #ReadingAsia21 #Malaysia

I am posting one book a day from my extensive collection. No explanation of why I own this book. Just a little randomness #tbrpile. Day #11

#wintergames2020 #readnosedreindeer @StayCurious #12colorsofchristmas
Navy blue cover

An interesting book, read as part of the 1000 Doors Readathon on YouTube and as part of the #buzzwordathon 4/5

Starting this tonight! I'm a few chapters in and enjoying it so far!

Thanks @sudi for the tag!
These are so fae my #top6 reads of 2020

I enjoyed this. Loved the mythology and cultural descriptions. Enjoyed the structure and switch between two main characters. I wasn‘t weirded out by the relationship that bothered many. And I liked the touches of magical realism.

Preserved fingers & weretigers & ghosts, oh my! I loved Yangsze Choo's first novel Ghost Bride, and this story did not disappoint for me. Set in 1930's Malaysia, you traverse the both physical and mystical world through the eyes of a dancing girl, an orphan boy, and a foreign surgeon. If you are a fan of learning about other culture's beliefs and culture with a dash of mystery, definitely pick up this story!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 I loved this book! Full of mystery, suspense, an odd romance and great characters! I loved it. Highly recommend!

I did not like this book much, but I remain committed when I start one, so there ya go. Some cool aspects regarding Chinese folklore. I think, in this case, the movie would be better. Kinda hope they make one. #reesewitherspoonsbookclub #hellosunshinebookclub

Really difficult to get through the first 100 pages, but it gets so good once it gets rolling.

It's a fantasy set in 1930s Malaysia: houseboy Ren must locate a severed finger that once belonged to his late employer and bury it in his former master's grave so that the dead may rest in peace; meanwhile, dance hall girl Ji Lin accidentally comes into possession of a preserved severed finger. I loved the strong characters, the rich setting and the complex plot. Recommended.