Fishbone Cinderella (gorgeous, spellbinding East-Asian inspired fantasy)

Fishbone Cinderella (gorgeous, spellbinding East-Asian inspired fantasy)

Author: Elizabeth Lim Listening Length: 15h 24m
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A gorgeous, spellbinding East-Asian inspired fantasy novel about a family curse across generations from the bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes. Perfect for fans of Axie Oh, Sue Lynn Tan, and Samantha Shannon! A bracelet. A curse. And golden fishbones to be returned to the sea. . . Guangdong, 1940. When Ha Yut Yin...

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The doctors said Philip had a year, three at best with chemotherapy. The cancer had progressed into his lymph nodes, and though the thoracotomy had been successful in removing the diseased lung tissue, he’d likely need the whole lung removed down the line.

Marigold stayed in the hospital with her family, speaking to the doctors and comforting her mother and sisters. She had initially planned to only stay home through the weekend, but the day Philip regained consciousness, she quietly submitted her request to the dean for a leave of absence.

After the operation, Philip had difficulty speaking, yet his eyes brightened when he saw her in the recovery room. He opened his mouth, straining for each word: “Mei Yoong. You’re back.”

“I’m back,” she whispered. She was still angry with him, and she hadn’t forgiven him.