Advance praise for
Like Spilled Water

“Family obligations, personal desires, and secret lives collide in this tense yet graceful novel about a girl seeking the truth behind her brother’s unexpected death.”

—Amelia Brunskill, author of The Window

“Like Spilled Water is an immersive, riveting book. Amid secrets surrounding her brother’s death and parents mired in despair, Na finds the inner strength to forge her own path as a teen girl in modern-day China. Liu weaves an inspiring story through compelling characters who must defy societal expectations to lead authentic lives.”

—Jennifer Moffett, author of Those Who Prey

“Full of suspense and honesty, Like Spilled Water is an illuminating and heartrending examination of cultural norms, gender roles, and the complexity of family relationships in China today. Jennie Liu has crafted an unforgettable story of about the transformative power of forging one’s own path in the face of so many barriers—I promise you’ll be thinking about this book long after you’ve finished.”

—Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be and The Last to Let Go