Great piece of history

While this is a fascinating story, well researched and historically significant, the writing was somewhat overwrought. It seemed, at times, too melodramatic. I still enjoyed it, and learned much about this interesting woman, but stylistically was not as crisp as I would have liked.

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great story based on true events

I was captivated by this story. plenty of intrigue, suspense, and hope. I recommend it.

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The Paper Daughters - unforgettable story of perseverance and resilience!

Of course I had an idea about what the paper daughters would be about. However, the way Heather Moore developed these characters into living, breathing, human beings, both the Chinese girls and Dolly, has made them unforgettable in my mind. Throughout the book, I often stopped and Googled images of the Cameron house, San Francisco’s Chinatown, and Donaldina Cameron. What is so sobering is that the story, this war, it’s still being fought on other fronts. We have Tim Ballard, but we need more people with courage like he and Dolly. The story definitely moves you to do something.

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Historical Fiction at it's Best!

What a wonderful book! Heather has truly educated me on a life and rescue of human trafficking. Heather has opened my eyes to a world that isn't pretty but is still occurring. She combines true people and events with fictional people so that the story can be told. She does so a way that although at times is heartbreaking is also uplifting.

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Women heroes early 1900s in San Francisco

This book is an excellent account of San Francisco slave market in the early 1900s and the women who were heroes. I loved the story of May Lin that brought everything to reality. Donaldina Cameron true American hero

Should be classified as a “Youth Fiction” book

Disappointed. The story is written as though done by a teenager. The narrator speaks as if she is reading to very small children. It was hard to keep listening to this book, but I finished it. Perhaps a young teen audience would be more appropriate for this book.

Eye opening, beautifully written historical fictio

A beautifully wriiten historicql fiction showing that all lives should matter, no matter what race.

Inspirational and Eyeopening

While the subjects of prostitution, abuse, and human trafficking are horrific, Moore does an excellent job of not being too graphic. Throughout her novel, Moore spotlights the life of Donaldina Cameron, an unstoppable champion of human rights. The narrator uses multiple accents to bring to life these characters. This book touched me and caused me to look for ways to advocate for victims in my own area, to follow the example of Donaldina Cameron.

Inspiring Story about an incredible woman!!

I could not put this book down! It was tastefully done and quite captivating. I would recommend it to anyone.

Intense and true

Excellent writing, story is grim and not light reading. The truth of it is staggering.