Last Night with Tokyo Rose
by Alexa Kang
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Pub Date Jan 18 2021 | Archive Date Apr 26 2022
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Description
***A femme fatale tale of love, loss, and betrayal. An emotional story of two souls torn by a conflict of loyalties on the Pacific front. (A standalone novel in the Nisei War Series collection.)
Like any other American man, Tom Sakai wants nothing but a good life and a decent job. But in 1941, his country is not a friendly place for a Nisei. Being a son of Japanese immigrants, he’s never American enough. As Japan and the United States edge to the brink of war, the truth is all too clear. America has no place for someone like him. In search of his place in the world, he leaves his hometown of Seattle and sets out to sea.
In Manila, he meets Fumiko, a Nisei from Los Angeles with a heartbreaking past who captures his heart. His soulmate who tread the same path of prejudice he walked at home. Together, they begin a new life in this burgeoning city under American colonial rule where they are no longer shunned.
The Pearl Harbor attack destroys their dreams. Their dual identity now forces them to take a side. Their survival hinges on whether they stand with the land of the rising sun or the land of the free.
Stranded in occupied territory, Tom must decide where his loyalty lies. Should he swear his allegiance to Imperial Japan, the instigator of war and violence? Or America, the country that deserted him when the world's darkest hour begins?
What happens if his choice diverges from his one true love?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798596420722 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 823951
A story of love, loss and betrayal An emotional story of two souls torn by a conflict of loyalties on the Pacific front Compulsive, gripping and horrifying! Will keep you on the edge of your seat! Oh my goodness, I absolutely and totally loved this book and the emotional ride I was taken on.
Librarian 946017
Historical fiction will always be among my favorite genre. This book tugged my heartstrings, it was impossible to put down. I found myself so involved in the characters' lives that I felt like I was in the story itself. A good 5/5 read.
Vicki Q, Bookseller
Last Night with Tokyo Rose is the first book in Alexa Kang’s new Nisei series. From the opening Hang grabs your attention and gives you an understanding of what it was like for a first generation Japanese (Nisei), to grow up in the Pacific Northwest and in early 1941 not be able to find a job and so this Japanese American go to Manila where he meets a Nisei female who knows how he feels. While the US is on the brink of war with Japan, these must find out where their loyalties lie and who they really are.
The book is fast paced, with suspense and I promise you it will not disappoint. I am looking forward to Book 2 in this series.
Bravo Alexa Kang, wonderful book!
Thank you to #netgalley and #thebookwhisperer for allowing me to read the eARC. All opinions expressed above are my own.
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