I had heard of the Boxer Rebellion but never had the slightest clue what it was about or where it even took place until I read this duo. Yang presents us with the perspectives of two teens: one rebel and one Christian loyalist. Most importantly, each character's story is told completely. We see their motivations and their complete devotion to their cause. We see their lives intersect and the inevitable conflict. There is no editorializing, no clear "right" side. Simply conviction and loss. It's a compelling and complex story, worth reading repeatedly.
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