About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with heavy questions about fate versus logic, or when they are navigating the complexities of their own cultural identity and family expectations. This story provides a profound look at how individual lives are shaped by systemic forces like immigration policy while remaining a deeply personal, intimate romance. It is an ideal choice for readers who feel caught between who their parents want them to be and who they are becoming. The narrative follows Natasha, a science-minded girl facing imminent deportation to Jamaica, and Daniel, a poetic soul struggling with the weight of his Korean parents expectations. Set over the course of a single high-stakes day in New York City, the book explores themes of interconnectedness, systemic injustice, and the bravery required to love when the future is uncertain. Parents should note that while the romance is central, the book deals maturely with the trauma of displacement and racial microaggressions, making it best suited for high schoolers.
