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This is a fresh historical fiction novel. I was more engaged with Part 1 where we singularly followed Junja‘s story; Part 2 felt disjointed with the dual timeline and POV changes. Some parts were hard to read because they were really sad. Hahn‘s writing and the gorgeous cover evoke the beauty of the island, and I‘m glad I was able to learn more about this piece of Korea‘s past and culture.