I WANT MORE. this book left me wanting 200 more pages, I got so lost in the day. Who knew a little cast of characters at a nail salon could be so captivating. Our main character is such an enigma, I really wanted to continue diving into that. This story leaves you with so many questions but I kind of love it for that. We just get a small glimpse, a peek through the nail salon window. I keep finding myself creating backstories and storylines for the characters out of thin air now that it’s over. I laughed, I was uncomfortable, I was sad, I was comfortable. This is a gem.

Reading this was like having insight into the world of the women who have given me pedicures in the past. I learned so much and it was eye-opening to read this story. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. It's fantastically written and will draw you in from the first couple of pages.

This crisp, sharp one-day story offers a powerful snapshot of a woman who is overlooked yet unforgettable.

Ning is a retired boxer, her past fights still alive in her mind. But now, she is simply a nail salon owner, running a no-frills, fast-paced shop where every worker is named Susan and trained to ask clients about their personal lives—while revealing little about their own.

As Ning moves through her day, her two identities collide—fighter and caretaker, past and present. What does it mean to serve, to endure, to be seen?

A sharp, insightful take on the immigrant experience, Pick a Color captures the grit, humor, and quiet battles of everyday life in a brilliantly compact, unforgettable read.

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