"A brilliant, page-turning novel, this sweeping story of two women—separated by a century yet bound by the forces of culture and fate—is masterfully told with breathtaking clarity and heart. Jane Yang seamlessly intertwines past and present, guiding readers across worlds and histories with ease and emotional intensity. This is storytelling at its finest—immersive, transporting, and destined to captivate readers everywhere." —Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Wish
"Winter of the Bride gave me chills! Fast-paced, immersive, and haunting with two love stories across different eras, this gothic historical fiction will have you hooked. Yang has such a gift for bringing historic China to life with her impeccable research and evocative writing. Readers will be captivated by this dual-timeline of devotion, sacrifice, and the lengths we go to for those we love." —Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of A Time of Witches
"Expert plotting and nuanced historical details result in an exceptional story that enchants from the first page to the last." —Publishers Weekly, on The Lotus Shoes (starred review)
""Yang paints lush landscapes in this coming-of-age tale about sisterhood, love, and status. A stunning debut for historical-fiction fans who appreciate complicated female leads." —Booklist, on The Lotus Shoes
“I love novels that take me away from my everyday life into different cultures, societies and times, and I enjoyed every single page of The Lotus Shoes. It is a wonderful novel, embroidered with colour and skill.” —Elizabeth Chadwick, bestselling author of The King's Jewel, on Lotus Shoes
“‘In some ways this story is about the plight of women in nineteenth century China but, more importantly, it's about their spirit – their courage to stand up for themselves and for one another in a world where slavery, foot-binding and polygamy try to diminish them. Jane Yang is a hugely talented writer whose elegant prose, eye for historical detail and storytelling prowess fully immerse the reader in her exceptional novel.” —Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Three Lives of Alex St. Pierre, on Lotus Shoes
