Description
In 1940s Hong Kong, Ha Yut Ying survives the chaos of invasion by learning a dangerous kind of magic—one that lets her disappear when the world turns lethal. Years later, in 1960s San Francisco, her daughter Marigold discovers that her mother’s vanishing isn’t only a memory but a living curse, one that fractures their bond and reshapes Marigold’s entire life. As Marigold races to understand what her mother hid—through love, loss, betrayal, and the long shadow of immigration—she uncovers a fairytale-tinged family history that demands courage, redemption, and truth. Blending historically grounded mother-daughter storytelling with Elizabeth Lim’s signature shimmer of enchantment, this multi-generational saga explores identity, inherited scars, and the fierce hope of being seen.
Available Editions
paperback
Random House
Published Jul 28, 2026
449 pages
ISBN: 9798217092987
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Details
First Published
2024
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim.