There have been a lot of YA books in the last year or so about immigration, crossing the border, the threat of deportation (We Are Not From Here, The Grief Keeper, Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything, and more), spanning a variety genres.
All have been good.
All have also been heartbreaking and horrifying.
This one is no exception.
Sanctuary takes place in the very near possible future, and while he's not named until the author's note, the book is a scathing and terrifying look at what Trump's presidency and policies could lead to. Following Vali and her eight year old brother and their journey not into America and to a better life, but to a newly annexed California, this is a fast paced read that readers will have a hard time putting down. A great addition to the growing group of YA books looking at this subject.