After arriving at their families Chinese New Year Celebration with a woman and kissing her on the lips, Magnolia, now 73, decides to tell her granddaughter Izzy her story starting at Izzy’s age of 16.

What follows is a beautiful story of love, hope, family, and self discovery.

I loved the way the book read kind of like a memoir with periodic interruptions by Izzy.

I will say Magnolia’s obsession with Ellery even after getting married I found to be off putting and unhealthy. Plus I didn’t like the fact that she cheated on her husband.

All in all I did enjoy this story and would recommend it.

📖 Book Review 📖 My grandma was full of wisdom and grace, the perfect Army wife of Lieutenant Colonel and Inspector General. One of my favorites was, “Horses sweat, men perspire, women glow.” Sometime in my college era, Grandma opened up and shared her more casual, lighthearted self with me and the stories were priceless.

Jesse Q. Sutano shares a heartfelt story of breaking down barriers across generations, showcasing raw vulnerability, love, and acceptance. Next Time Will Be Our Turn is a sweeping tale of assimilating to American culture; the lessons learned and sacrifices made along the way. When the 73-year old matriarch of an Indo-Chinese family walks into the family Chinese New Year celebration with a female companion, eyebrows raise. But Magnolia’s granddaughter Izzy is on her own similar journey of self-discovery. Magnolia, lovingly known as Nainai, shares her own deeply moving personal history that resonates with her next generation beautifully, reminding us of the power of sharing our story. Life is a funny journey and sometimes the winding path feels exhausting but in the end, the destination is one marvelous point to reflect back on it all!