My Review of The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris

Title: The Girls Of Good Fortune

Author: Kristina McMorris

Published: May 20,2025

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark

Genre: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Romance

Pages: 415 pages

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:

A Gripping Tale of Survival, Sacrifice, and the Unbreakable Bond of a Mother’s Love

The Girls of Good Fortune is a powerful, heart-wrenching journey that will leave you breathless, furious, and deeply moved. Kristina McMorris delivers a masterclass in historical fiction—one that’s as tragic as it is triumphant.

The story opens with a jolt: Celia wakes up in a dark tunnel in 1888, disguised as a man, disoriented, and horrified to realize she’s been sold into slave labor. But one thought cuts through the chaos—her daughter. She must find her. That fierce maternal instinct fuels a harrowing journey that spans continents, cultures, and unimaginable cruelty.

Through flashbacks, we learn of Celia’s life as a young woman of mixed Chinese and white heritage in Oregon, a time and place steeped in anti-Chinese sentiment. Working as a maid in a respectable household, she falls in love with the family’s son. But when their secret relationship results in pregnancy, she’s cast out and forced to survive in a world that sees her as disposable.

What follows is a story of resilience and heartbreak, of a mother’s relentless fight against injustice, and of the devastating consequences of prejudice. The historical backdrop is eye-opening and deeply affecting—I had no idea the extent of anti-Chinese hatred in Oregon during this era, and McMorris brings it to life with unflinching honesty.

This book had me on the edge of my seat, yelling at characters like I was watching a thriller, and aching for Celia’s pain and courage. It’s a story that will break your heart and then slowly piece it back together with hope, strength, and love.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this unforgettable novel. The Girls of Good Fortune is a triumph of storytelling—raw, riveting, and absolutely essential reading.

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