First published 2025
In the bamboo groves of China's Sichuan province, a group of women navigate the complexities of family, tradition, and personal dreams. Amidst the lush greenery, their stories unfold - a young woman seeking independence, a mother torn between duty and desires, an elder guarding precious memories. The rhythms of their daily lives, the sights and smells of the land, paint a vivid tapestry of a world often unseen. As they confront the weight of the past and the uncertain future, these Daughters of the Bamboo Grove find strength in their unbreakable bonds.
Genres: family-life, 20th-century, china, 21st-century, asian-american, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: family-bonds, found-family
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
352 pages · Paperback · Random House Trade Paperbacks