Christine Williams ably renders the two protagonists and creates distinct voices for the book s other female characters. . . . An enjoyable listen.
"Publishers Weekly""

Impossible to put down, this work is important reading for anyone who cares about the power of literature to engage the world and speak its often frightening truths.
"Library Journal""

"Christine Williams ably renders the two protagonists and creates distinct voices for the book's other female characters. . . . An enjoyable listen."
--"Publishers Weekly"

"Impossible to put down, this work is important reading for anyone who cares about the power of literature to engage the world and speak its often frightening truths."
--"Library Journal"

"Gripping."--"O, The Oprah Magazine"

"An eye-opening journey to the dark side of desire."--Vogue.com "Lifting the veil on a little-known country, Brandon W. Jones's debut novel tells the story of two North Korean teenagers escaping the authoritarian state and battling the modern-day slave trade."--"National Geographic Traveler"

"An all-around great read and the kind that needs and deserves to be passed around."--"Bookfoolery and Babble"

""B"eautifully written, both in prose and plotting . . Very highly recommended."--"Devourer of Books"

"[A] moving, heartbreaking, yet hopeful novel." --"Salt Lake City Weekly"

"Compelling . . . poignant." --"Booklist ""[A] terrifying and masterfully realized debut . . . Impossible to put down, this work is important reading for anyone who cares about the power of literature to engage the world and speak its often frightening truths."--"Library Journal"

"Dramatic . . . [A] well-paced story."--"Publishers Weekly"

"This book will open your eyes, break your heart, and then mend it again."--Tayari Jones, author of "Silver Sparrow"

"One of the most absorbing, chilling, beautifully written and important novels I've read in many years."--Alice Walker