First published 2014
In a fiery plane crash, two young friends lose their stunt pilot mothers. Teo's mom dies, but Em's survives, vowing to raise him alongside her own daughter. But in a world that rejects their interracial family, the girls must fight to keep their fragile bond alive. As they navigate the social minefields of 1930s America, the girls confront the harsh realities of prejudice and discover the power of their enduring friendship.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, young-adult, family-drama, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Ethiopia
Period: 1889-1974
480 pages · Paperback · Electric Monkey
Content warnings: racism