What People Are Saying . . .

“In a captivating novel that sets the joys of the sisterly bond against the allure of
impossible love, Elsie Sze spins a fluid story of determination, devotion, and ethical
dilemma. As Sze’s characters grapple with disparities in cultures and spiritual beliefs,
heartrending questions are laid bare—questions of love’s meaning and its ultimate costs.”
—Ania Szado, author of Beginning of Was

“Elsie Sze’s The Heart of the Buddha is a passionate story of two sisters’ adventures in
Bhutan. Part travelogue, part love story, Sze’s elegant prose tells a suspenseful story. I
couldn’t put this book down.”
—Leanne Lieberman, author of Gravity

“A triple treat, The Heart of the Buddha satisfies as a puzzling mystery, a heart-
wrenching love story, and a vivid travel guide to an exotic land.”
—Cairns Media Magazine