Review: An entertaining read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 29, 2013
While I am a history buff and a lover of historical fiction and romance, YA books with a teen heroin have never been something I enjoyed. . . UNTIL NOW ;)From the moment I started reading this book, I found myself captivated, not only by the fresh, interesting storyline, but also by the attention to detail, the character development and the glimpses we are given of Japanesse culture. Ms. Brazil weaves a tale that takes us back to a time when America was struggling to establish trade with Japan. It was also a time when  women were still considered property, daughters married off to a man of her father's choosing and love did not play a factor in the selection. Determined not to be forced into an arranged marriage, Jennifer makes the decision to run a away and embarks on a journey that forced her to go from an impetuous child to a woman of courage in a very short time.I won't go into to much detail about the plot because I don't want to spoil the book for prospective readers. I will however say kudos to Jamie Brazil for a well written, fast paced book that will appeal to readers of all ages.