Words of a Bibliophile

This captivating read is unfortunately dragged down by a lackluster ending. The story itself is compelling and realistic; this is not a dystopia as everything is based on our reality today. A facility housing women who act as surrogate mothers in the service of rich people is not unrealistic and may well exist in the future if one hasn't already. I found the novel well-written and fascinating with its inclusion of issues such as class and wealth disparity and the struggles of underprivileged women, especially immigrants.

While the main character, Jane, a Filipina migrant worker in New York, comes across as overly emotional and frequently shows a lack of judgment, things are still promising until the story ends in an unsatisfying manner.