I really enjoy Li Kotomi's writing! I had never even heard of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, let alone the discrimination citizens of the area face in both China and Japan. Both of the main characters had such complex identities, and the way their relationship explores these dynamics is so genuine and heartbreaking. I loved the ending, and as someone learning Japanese, I loved how the title of the book represented their lives and the negotiation between languages.