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A harrowing account of the author’s escape from North Korea and later, the loved ones she also got out. A lot went right, but a lot went wrong; difficult for many to grasp, sitting in our democratic societies with our freedoms. This has given me even more respect for those who make the awful decisions to leave.

I was quite surprised to start reading and not see the familiar names, but what a great start to a new series!! Osman’s books are such fun and I look forward to the next one.

I enjoyed the setting and storyline, but wish authors would not include such foul language. It didn’t get bad until I was invested in the story and it nearly ruined the book for me. It’s just not necessary.

This book has made me so angry and sad that I can’t continue for now. Murder of perfectly healthy babies, non-acceptance of anything or anyone different, and banishment for conceiving those healthy twins, all under the excuse of “We are Akha.”

I enjoyed the first few chapters, learning about deaf culture and how to be more sensitive.

These stories are intense! I read the first book and listened to this one, but got the same feeling in both: conversations are tense and always sound angry. I guess that’s because I’m not military. This was tough to put down; I felt pulled through the book. Masterful weaving of storyline and excellent writing. Now I need a nap!

Wow, don’t want to spoil this for anyone, so am not sure what to write, except this was such a good book. It’s a little confusing at first, but hang in there and keep reading. I promise you’ll be stunned and challenged in your faith. Thompson is an excellent writer.

What a wonderful and heart wrenching story! I highly recommend. Now I’m going to look for more by this author.

New author for me and I thoroughly enjoyed the story.

I couldn’t read this.

Had to give it up between Aug 3 - 5 October for others to read.

Had to give it up between Aug 3 - 5 October for others to read.