(I don't give star ratings to memoirs!)

Hyeonseo Lee's story ended up being so different from what I was expecting, but was an incredibly emotional look at what it means to grow up in North Korea and how it impacts you long after you have left. I loved how open and honest she was about missing home (even though home clearly is not perfect) and she did an incredible job of showing how difficult life can be for refugees and immigrants no matter where they come from. You'll come away with a new understanding of North Korea and what it means to try to make your life a good one.