Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

In "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," set against the backdrop of 1986 Seattle, Henry Lee discovers forgotten belongings of Japanese families who were sent to internment camps during World War II at the Panama Hotel. As he confronts memories of his childhood friendship with Keiko Okabe, a Japanese American girl, Henry reflects on the sacrifices he made for family and love, and the impact of historical prejudices. This debut novel weaves a poignant narrative about loyalty, loss, and the enduring bonds of the heart amidst the turmoil of wartime experiences.