I didn't love the writing as well as the others in this series because it was a little grittier in nature with some mild language. I'm sure it was to match the subject matter which concerns a compulsive gambler's daughter thrust into her traditional grandmother's care in Chinatown and who then has to learn her Chinese heritage. That said, the story was very nice with the pull between cultures and how Casey learns to be Chinese and American at the same time and to be at peace with the dichotomy. She also learns about loving those who disappoint her and also loving those who have rough exteriors but turn out to have hearts of gold. Very touching storyline.