#Repost bookiesandtea ・・・ ⭐Book Review⭐ Fifty Words of Rain is a phenomenal, beautifully written novel by Asha Lemmie ashalemmieauthor 💕 Thank you duttonbooks for the #arc gifted copy! From the very first chapter, I was drawn into the main protagonist Noriko “Nori” Kamiza. Nori is born into a prominent family in Japan. However, one thing that alienates her is the fact she is a half-breed born as a result of an affair between her mother and her African American lover. For a chance at a better life, Nori’s mother leaves her with her grandparents but they conceal her away fearful that her presence will stain the royal family. At only 8 years old, she is forced to stay in the attic, never adventuring outside, and subjected to chemical baths to lighten her skin (heartbreaking 😥). The only advice Nori's mother gave her before leaving was: "Do not question. Do not fight…...Only smile and do as you are told."  This was Nori's mentality to always obey and never question.  However, when Nori...