A review by katymaryreads
River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Fascinating and immersive coming-of-age novel set in China. Issues of identity and race and of how our perceptions affect our treatment and expectations of others. None of the characters were exactly likeable, but it was easy to sympathise with them and to understand their motivations.