Out of the Easy

by Ruta Sepetys

[Amber]

After reading Between Shades of Gray, I knew I could count on Ruta to full engross me. Whenever I read her books it feels like I'm there, whether 'there' is the bustling New Orleans of the 50's, or a frozen Siberia.

The main focus of this story is Josie, a prostitutes daughter, who has just finished school and is trying to save money to get into a good college. Josie was a fabulous main character. She was so different to her mother, and yet she had to deal with her heritage at every turn. It was heartbreaking that Josie couldn't get into the college of her dreams due to her lack of money and because of where she is from.

Full review here: http://www.booksofamber.com/2013/01/out-of-easy-by-ruta-sepetys.html