by Lisa See
First published 2014
In 1930s San Francisco, Grace, Helen, and Ruby meet at a dance hall and forge an unbreakable bond. But their hopes and dreams are tested as they confront sexism, racism, and personal tragedies. Can their friendship survive the challenges of a rapidly changing world?
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, asian-american
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-tragedies
Setting: San Francisco
Period: 1930s
400 pages · Paperback · Bloomsbury
Content warnings: racism, sexism