A review by jennybeastie
Murder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi Hirahara

4.0

One of the reasons I enjoy mysteries is because they let me immerse myself into other cultures and places. Generally, if I end up liking them, they also include a character that I enjoy rubbing along with for a while. This series has both -- a great immersive view of an Asian protagonist in Los Angeles -- a perspective I am completely unfamiliar with, both geographically and culturally, and a great main character, Ellie Rush, who may be flawed, but is certainly putting the hard work in to grow up well. I like that she's already a strong character, but I like even more that we're seeing her at the beginning of her law enforcement career and she is learning some hard lessons. It's interesting to see how the work will shape her. I like that she has both integrity and ambition.