A heart-tugging exploration of love, belonging and the meaning of family - Ruth Ware, author of IN A DARK, DARK WOOD

Jean Kwok delivers again with The Leftover Woman - a magnetic meditation on secret histories, motherhood, love and how we show up for each other in the most surprising of ways. A beautiful, propulsive story - Laura Dave, author of THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME

A haunting, emotionally powerful story about motherhood, family, oppression, immigration, and power. Kwok is an impressive talent whose books resonate with deeply felt emotion and expertly crafted plotting - Karin Slaughter, author of THE SILENT WIFE

At once a hugely atmospheric and suspenseful mystery and a compelling exploration of motherhood and belonging that packs a profound emotional punch. I couldn't stop thinking about this book long after I'd read the final page - Lucy Foley, author of THE HUNTING PARTY

A thriller with danger and heartbreak at its centre - Tina Baker, author of CALL ME MUMMY

Kwok has done it again. Her newest novel will make your heart race... As gorgeous as it is thrilling, The Leftover Woman tells a story of identity, ambition, and love that makes us look again at who we are and who we're forced to be - Julia Phillips, author of DISAPPEARING EARTH

An utterly riveting novel about two very different mothers, The Leftover Woman is not only an absolutely propulsive thriller but also a profound exploration of poverty and privilege, oppression and escape, desire and the self. This spellbinding narrative of immigration and hidden identity proves in so many ways that love has no boundaries - Lan Samantha Chang, author of THE FAMILY CHAO

An unforgettable, beautifully written page-turner that's about so many things at once... Kwok uses an intricately layered plot to ensnare and mesmerise us with fierce, complex characters. I absolutely adored this novel, from its tantalising first pages to the poignant ending - Angie Kim, author of MIRACLE CREEK

The Leftover Woman asks aching questions about family and love even as it hop-scotches across cultures and classes, bringing both tragedy and hope. A marvellous read - Gish Jen, author of THE RESISTERS

Jean Kwok once again delivers suspense and passion within a character-driven framework that readers can't help but lose themselves in... one of the best and brightest books of the year - Thao Thai, author of BANYAN MOON

A highly entertaining page-turner - Kirkus