The Little Sushi Chef — Ty Hutchinson

Akiko Ono's dream of becoming a sushi chef leads her to the prestigious House of Sakamoto, where she faces the challenges of a male-dominated profession. As one of four apprentices selected, she must navigate pushback and prejudices while striving to prove herself. But when the master sushi chef is found murdered, Akiko and her fellow apprentices become prime suspects.As tensions mount and secrets from their pasts resurface, Akiko finds herself targeted by the other apprentices. With an inspector determined to uncover the truth, Akiko must unravel the mystery to clear her name—or is she hiding something darker?