“Janie Chang’s second novel is a remarkable read, brimming with magic and the grit of realism. . . . With this novel, Chang asserts herself as an exciting, relatable voice . . . that requires us to re-examine our relationships to place, identity, and ancestry. — Quill & Quire (starred review)
“[B]eautifully told . . . fascinating . . . a great choice for a book club.” — Huffington Post
“Chang unfurls this intriguing story—set against the chaotic backdrop of China in the early twentieth century-with precision. Rich with detail and a fascinating interplay between the spiritual and earthly realms, Chang’s second novel explores whether it is possible to overcome your past.” — Booklist
“Lyrical and magical . . . Chang’s lovingly crafted novel will resonate with readers long after the story is done.” — RT Book Reviews
“Janie Chang has a keen eye for detail and infuses them throughout this magical story, with its masterfully rendered setting of the early Chinese republic, characters who bring to life the constrictions of those girls, and a mystical benevolent spirit. The result is enchanting.” — Shilpi Somaya Gowda, author of Secret Daughter and The Golden Son
“Dragon Springs Road is simply one of the best novels I have read in a long time. With her lyrical, heartfelt portrait of a vanished world . . . Janie Chang has created an enchanting and unforgettable book. I recommend it unreservedly.” — Jennifer Robson, bestselling author of Moonlight over Paris
