Review: Bones of Jade, Flesh Like Ice
Yu’er is a teenager when her parents leave her with her new husband, Xiaozhu. He’s uncomfortable around her but kind. Over time, they become friends before falling in love, but after receiving a curse, they’re left destitute and estranged. Taking control of her fate, Yu’er makes a deal with a jing – leave Xiaozhu forever, and she’ll never be powerless again. Her choice brings enormous power, but it may kill her humanity. As she adjusts to her new life, Yu’er must decide what matters most and what she’ll sacrifice to keep it.
Review: A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing
25-year-old Qianze’s Ba has walked back into her life after eleven years. His stay in her New York City apartment marks the return of terrifying nightmares and omens that plagued her childhood. Over time, she learns of a past darkened by the Japanese occupation of China, the Second Sino-Japanese War, and Mao’s Cultural Revolution – leaving her to struggle with the harrowing stories Ba tells.