by Monica Hesse
First published 2018
In the Crystal City internment camp, Haruko and Margot, two teenage girls from vastly different backgrounds, forge an unlikely friendship that transcends the barbed wire fences. As the reality of their captivity sets in, the girls must navigate the perils of camp life while clinging to the hope of a better future. Through their shared experiences of loss, resilience, and the universal human need for connection, Haruko and Margot's bond becomes a lifeline in a world turned upside down.
Genres: historical-fiction, coming-of-age, young-adult, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: United States, Crystal City
Period: 20th-century
336 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: racism