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White Mulberry
by Rosa Kwon Easton
I loved this work of historical fiction, revealing so much about the Japanese occupation of Korea, forcing many to hide their Korean identity and culture. Miyoung is upset when her sister, Bohbeh, leaves their small Korean village with the promise of a good life in Japan. Miyoung was not to know how her sister was tricked, and is sent by their mother to join her sister. Facing the terrible treatment of Koreans in Japan, Miyoung, now known as Miyoko, passes as Japanese to survive and hopefully fulfill her dream of an education. The characters of Miyoung and Bohbeh are strong women fighting for their survival in hostile circumstances. I highly recommend this well written and meaningful novel. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.