About the Book: This moving literary fiction novel follows Joan Liang as she navigates immigration, marriage, motherhood, identity, and self-discovery after leaving Taiwan for a new life in California. Through unexpected relationships, family challenges, and personal reinvention, Joan reflects on love, ambition, belonging, and the universal search for happiness and fulfillment. Rich in emotional depth, this contemporary women’s fiction explores themes of cultural identity, resilience, and the complexities of modern life.