Honey in the Wound is unspeakable history given the power of myth and fable. Every word is truer than truth. * Anton Hur, award-winning translator and author of TOWARD ETERNITY * Honey in the Wound is a spellbinding debut, both a lyrical fable and unflinching testimony. Jiyoung Han deftly weaves magical realism into a devastating account of the Japanese Imperial Army's brutality in the early 20th century, granting her characters - and voices like them silenced throughout history - power and agency. The resulting work leaves one shaken. Absolutely unforgettable. * Karissa Chen, author of HOMESEEKING * A fierce and mythic family saga, Honey in the Wound moves with the urgency of anti-colonial resistance and the grace of folklore. Even as history bears down, its most magical moments rise from the sorrow, fury, and enduring love of ordinary lives. Refusing to let the ghosts of the Japanese empire fall silent, the novel honors the truth still burning in the wound. * Silvia Park, author of LUMINOUS * With heartbreaking passion, Honey in the Wound refuses to turn away from the dark underbelly of history, putting words to those who are forgotten and who survive despite. Jiyoung Han's prose is lush and fiercely inventive, wresting immense beauty and hope from great despair. This is a startling and unforgettable debut. * Janika Oza, author of A HISTORY OF BURNING * In Han's courageous debut, magic is a form of resistance which, like hope, bolsters the human spirit. Within seemingly ordinary people, there are extraordinary powers. This isn't just a story, it's a record of the brutality of invasion, occupation and war. * Eve J. Chung, author of DAUGHTERS OF SHANDONG * A spellbinding epic that captures the resilience and spirit of Jiyoung Han's unforgettably drawn characters. I'll be thinking about this powerful debut for many years to come. * Jung Yun, author of SHELTER and O BEAUTIFUL * This novel is a testimony of, and a testament to, the indestructible spirit of women. It forces you to hear and see, to bear witness, to make sure nothing like comfort women ever happens again. Terrific writing. Enchanting in every way! * Chikodili Emelumadu, author of DAZZLING * A rich sweeping novel that brings together magical realism and the brutalities of the Pacific War. An incredible multi-generational story with unforgettable characters. Make time for it. * Emma Nanami Strenner, author of MY OTHER HEART * Han brilliantly immerses readers in her birth country's history and offers a testament to women's strength in the face of brutality. It's a knockout. * Publisher's Weekly * Han has incorporated extensive research into a revelatory work of harrowing fiction [ ...] exposes a diabolical world of pain and validates the hidden powers of 'powerless' women. * Kirkus *
