Lots of love for the book. It’s rare to find a book about Japanese Americans post camp and Hirahara expertly captured the emotional nuances of the time. While the plot was driven by the crime case, the cast of characters and setting were so strong that it could even hold up well without the mystery. I’d love to see a sequel. 
I also enjoyed the addition of nisei who did not have to go to camp. I would love to see that explored more. 

I’ve never had a crush on a fictional character before but Art took my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️

ive seen complaints about the  rushed setup/beginning  but that’s what happens when the majority of American readers weren’t taught about internment in school. It’s all essential information to understand what Rose and Aki went through. 
Slow beginning for sure but around 50 pages in you won’t put the book down. 

Overall a well-researched historical fiction about an oft ignored part of America’s past