A couple of my friends and I do a little book club via zoom since we're on different coasts. One of my friends had picked up a blind date with a book that said something along the lines of "my book club couldn't stop talking about this" so she opened it on camera with us and we decided to buddy read it. As an epidemiologist, the parts of the book focused on Hansen's Disease (leprosy) were really interesting, but I also really liked the story. The characters, though not always likeable, were compelling and you'll find yourself really rooting for them. It's a fast read, not complicated and fairly predictable, but enjoyable nonetheless. If you're a fan of historical fiction, this is a good one to pick up!