Description Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim Longlisted for the HWA Debut Crown (2022) also for the Nota Bene Prize (2023) is a sweeping historical novel set in Korea during Japanese occupation, beginning in 1917. It follows the lives of Jade, a young girl sold to a courtesan school, and JungHo, an orphan turned soldier. Their paths cross on the streets of Seoul, creating a lifelong connection as they navigate the turbulent Korean independence movement, love, and war. The novel spans five decades, exploring the choices that shape their futures and their fight for survival, freedom, and love.
