by Jean Kwok
Reviewed by Janet:
Amy’s immigrant parents work very hard, and she gets temp office work when she can, but the family is struggling. When Grandma, who lives near Amsterdam with Ma’s cousin, is dying, only Sylvie, Amy’s successful older sister, can afford to fly to Europe. And then Sylvie disappears. In slightly skewed timelines, the story unfolds, while exploring family secrets, cultural identity, and the long-reaching effects of love.