The classist harsh realities of WWII and the Korean War show as we follow two women's lives who intertwine during the early part of the 20th century. Can't I go Instead follows the lives of the daughter of a Korean nobleman and her maidservant. When the daughter's suitor is arrested, she is implicated during the investigation and is quickly forced into an unwanted marriage and shipped off to the US. In the years that follow the end of the war, the women make their way home, discovering that after years of hardship and survival, even happiness follows. Thank you to @forgereads for this #ARC #historicalfiction #cantigoinstead #forgebooks #readinggoals #love #instagood #beautifulbooks #happy #instagram #instagood #instadaily #cute #inspiration #reels https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrT9d5LqL8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=