Aki Ito always idolized her older sister, Rose, even if the two of them were as different as night and day. So when Aki and her parents arrive in Chicago after leaving Manzanar, they're shocked to find that Rose died the day before, supposedly killing herself after an illegal abortion. But Aki doesn't believe that Rose would ever do that, much less just before her long-awaited reunion with her family, and begins investigating Rose's death, even as the Itos attempt to settle into their new freedom.
This is a wonderfully woven tale of post-Manzanar life wrapped around a beguiling mystery. It's obvious that Hirahara did a ton of research while writing this novel, though it's equally obvious how well she's woven that research into her captivating plot. Aki, her parents, and her friends are incredibly well-drawn and alive. An excellent book for fans of historical fiction and mystery novels.
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