The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina
McMorris
Published: May 20,
2025 by Sourcebooks Landmark
Genre: Historical Fiction,
Asian Literature
She came from a lineage known for good fortune…by those who don't know the whole story.
Portland, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of the notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she's a "shanghaied" victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment—she fears that far more than her own fate lay at stake.
As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a goldminers' massacre, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets can prove even more deadly than the dark recesses of Chinatown.
A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.
My Thoughts: Kristina
McMorris is one of the top historical fiction writers that I have read. The history that she shares is not well-known
events, but they happened, and they deserve to be recognized. The Girls of Good Fortune is a story of racial
divide and bigotry.
There are two storylines.
Celia’s past and the kidnapping storyline. It took me some time to get invested in the
story but once I did, I could not stop reading.
I loved Celia’s grit and strength.
The world she lives in is dangerous for her. She does what she can to keep herself safe
but also stand up for the Chinese that have been done wrong. The kidnapping storyline is tough to
read. I cannot imagine the fear she felt as she was
forced to make choices that might cause her to never get back to her home.
The Girls of Good Fortune is an amazing historical fiction
book. I could not put it down once the
story got going. I am in awe of all the
research that must have been done by the author. I recommend this book to any historical fiction
reader.
Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark for a copy of the book via
NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
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