Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

In a dystopian future America marked by authoritarian control and widespread fear, a young boy named Bird embarks on a quest to find his mother, a Chinese American poet whose work has been deemed subversive by the government. As Bird navigates a society rife with censorship and racial tension, he uncovers hidden truths about his family's past and the oppressive regime's impact on marginalized communities. The story explores themes of identity, resistance, and the enduring power of art and storytelling in the face of systemic injustice.

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