by Axie Oh
First published 2024
Seventeen-year-old Emi Soto lives a quiet life in Tokyo, until her younger brother Hiro is kidnapped by a notorious yakuza gang. With nowhere else to turn, Emi decides to infiltrate the criminal underworld and take matters into her own hands. Posing as a new recruit, she navigates the treacherous hierarchy of the yakuza, forging uneasy alliances and uncovering a web of secrets. As the clock ticks, Emi must outwit ruthless mobsters, confront her own fears, and risk everything to bring Hiro home.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: family-secrets, infiltration, rescue-mission
352 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins
Content warnings: kidnapping, violence