About the book:
She is fighting for the innocent.
He is fighting for a second chance.
Yakira Mitchell has devoted her life to rescuing the forgotten from the clutches of exploitation, and now her dream of opening a mission home for Chinese girls is within reach. But as anti-Chinese sentiments sweep through the West, Yakira finds herself at the center of a storm of hostility and prejudice. She is building a home for the broken, but her own foundation threatens to crumble with new revelations about her past.
Attorney Grant Campbell, the boy who once held Yakira’s heart, returns to San Francisco to atone for his past mistakes and face the secret that drove him away. He is determined to defend Chinese immigrants and to reconcile with his family and Yakira. But old feelings flare—and so do old wounds.
When flames of injustice consume communities, violence rages, and lives hang in the balance. As Yakira fights to protect her girls, she must face the truth of who she really is—and who God has called her to be.
In the ashes of hatred, Yakira and Grant both discover a love stronger than fear and a purpose forged in fire.
For fans of historical fiction, FIRES OF INJUSTICE is inspired by real, untaught horrors of the Chinese Exclusion era—when towns forcibly erased entire communities by fire, expulsion, and boycotts.
Set just twenty years after the American Civil War, this gripping tale of resilience, romance, and courage reveals another dark chapter of division—and the light that defied it.
He is fighting for a second chance.
Yakira Mitchell has devoted her life to rescuing the forgotten from the clutches of exploitation, and now her dream of opening a mission home for Chinese girls is within reach. But as anti-Chinese sentiments sweep through the West, Yakira finds herself at the center of a storm of hostility and prejudice. She is building a home for the broken, but her own foundation threatens to crumble with new revelations about her past.
Attorney Grant Campbell, the boy who once held Yakira’s heart, returns to San Francisco to atone for his past mistakes and face the secret that drove him away. He is determined to defend Chinese immigrants and to reconcile with his family and Yakira. But old feelings flare—and so do old wounds.
When flames of injustice consume communities, violence rages, and lives hang in the balance. As Yakira fights to protect her girls, she must face the truth of who she really is—and who God has called her to be.
In the ashes of hatred, Yakira and Grant both discover a love stronger than fear and a purpose forged in fire.
For fans of historical fiction, FIRES OF INJUSTICE is inspired by real, untaught horrors of the Chinese Exclusion era—when towns forcibly erased entire communities by fire, expulsion, and boycotts.
Set just twenty years after the American Civil War, this gripping tale of resilience, romance, and courage reveals another dark chapter of division—and the light that defied it.
My review:
This was a fascinating story about a time I didn't know that much about. I knew that the Chinese weren't treated fairly very much and that they worked on the railroads but I had no idea of the lengths some people and towns went to to make the Chinese leave or that it became such an organized effort. The author's note says most of her book is true, just a family created to live through it, which I figured as I was reading it and that's what made me angry. I hate injustice and unfairness so it was very frustrating to see people's livelihoods ruined or them get beaten up just because they were Chinese and for them to not really have any recourse. There were some victories along the way as we see Grant filing briefs and lawsuits and taking people to court but they felt too sporadic for all of the heartbreak. There were some interesting courtroom scenes and interesting conversations as Grant tried to negotiate and stop some of this madness. I really liked Yakira's determination and love for these people; her whole family was just wonderful and had such strength and love to endure all they did. Her father was keeping a secret from her, however, of her origins, so there was some conflict around that. Yakira had to learn to forgive not only him but also Grant for leaving as they had been best friends. Grant had to make some difficult choices, first to come back after running and then finally confessing his guilt; he needed forgiveness and to turn back to God. There was some romance for a few couples and some action. If you like historical fiction, you'll like this book!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not compensated for my review. All opinions are my own.
