A review by jesslojo
Hula by Jasmin Iolani Hakes

4.0

Hula is richly packed with culture, and the history of Hawaii. It is a multigenerational saga from the point of view of three Naupaka women; Hulali, Laka and Hi’i. The dynamics of the relationships are both complicated and heartwarming at the same time. The history present in the novel was pretty dense and with the writing style made it difficult for me to really latch onto this novel and follow every word, but the storyline is truly beautiful.

It is definitely clear that Jasmin ʻIolani Hakes’ passion for Hawaii runs deep, her love and understanding for Hawaii bleeds into her writing.

Thank you to NetGalley, and HarperVia Publishing for the advanced readers copy!