A review by friendofhayley
If You Leave Me by Crystal Hana Kim

challenging emotional 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

4.0

This was such a tough but poignant read. I haven't read a story of this time in Korea before, because it hits so close to home, but it was worth it. This was the Korea my mother grew up in. I wonder how many older generations resent Millenials and Gen Z because we don't know the world of their trauma, and have our own thoughts on the world. I will definitely be thinking of this book for years to come.

Part of me wonders if korean mothers are capable of not being abusive, because of circumstances and so much more. Can the cycle ever be broken?