Shanghai Girls by Lisa See

I read this book a few months ago and fell in love with it. It's about two sisters May and Pearl who live in Hong Kong in 1937. Their father has a terrible gambling debt and marries them off to American men... this is just how the book starts. I truly enjoyed the writing and the development of the characters. I have a sister who I adore so for me it's always a treat to read about sisters. But even if you don't have a sister, everyone has a friend, mother or family member they feel close to. I had the pleasure of meeting the author in Petaluma. My godmother and I went together. She was a wonderful, witty speaker. The best part is there's going to be a sequel. I highly recommend picking this up. Let me know what you think!