by Lisa See
First published 2005
In 19th-century China, young Lily's feet are deemed fit for binding, granting her a chance at a prestigious marriage. As she learns the secret women's writing of nu shu, Lily forms an unlikely friendship with Snow Flower, a refined and adventurous girl from a faraway village. Through joys and tragedies, their bond endures, until a fateful reversal tests the limits of their devotion.
Genres: historical-fiction, china, 19th-century, cultural, asian-american, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-friendship
Setting: China
Period: 19th-century
343 pages · Hardcover · Random House