Young Adult Historical Fiction

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I have enjoyed Stacey Lee’s previous books and this one did not let down my expectations. While I did think he mystery could have moved a little faster I enjoyed the story. The two narrators, sisters May and Gemma, were both great characters and totally unique voices. This book is set in the depression era as there was a push to destroy Chinatown. I like that our amateur sleuths faced barriers of being taken seriously far beyond your typical amateur sleuths. May’s good friend Lulu has made it big in Hollywood and while she offered to get May a part as an extra to break into the business as well, but May has responsibilities at home. May and Gemma have taken over the family’s flower selling business since their father was sent a a sanitarium due to health issues. Gemma and May were horrified to find Lulu’s dead body and when the police don’t seem to be taking her murder seriously enough the two girls are determined to get justice for their friend.