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Book: Red Sky Over Hawaii

Author: Sara Ackerman

Book Series: Standalone

Rating: 3.5/5

Recommended For...: Romance, WW2

Publication Date: June 9, 2020

Publisher: MIRA

Pages: 400

Recommended Age: 17+ (romance, war, violence, detainment camps)

Synopsis: The attack on Pearl Harbor changes everything for Lana Hitchcock. Arriving home on the Big Island too late to reconcile with her estranged father, she is left alone to untangle the clues of his legacy, which lead to a secret property tucked away in the remote rain forest of Kilauea volcano. When the government starts taking away her neighbors as suspected sympathizers, Lana shelters two young German girls, a Japanese fisherman and his son. As tensions escalate, they are forced into hiding—only to discover the hideaway house is not what they expected.

When a detainment camp is established nearby, Lana struggles to keep the secrets of those in her care. Trust could have dangerous consequences. As their lives weave together, Lana begins to understand the true meaning of family and how the bonds of love carry us through the worst times.

Review: I really enjoyed this one! I loved the historical look at Hawaii during WW2. The world building was great, the character development is amazing, and I enjoyed the romance as well. The book was sweet.

However, I did wish there was more history in this book. The book focused a lot on the romance and while that can be ok, I wished for more in this novel.

Verdict: A solid read.