The Astonishing Color Of After by Emily X.R. Pan
In this poignant and magical novel, a grieving teenager grapples with the sudden loss of her mother to suicide, believing her mother has returned as a bird. She embarks on a journey to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time, seeking connections to her mother's past and her own cultural heritage. Through a blend of reality and fantastical elements, she uncovers family secrets, explores her identity, and navigates the complexities of mental illness, love, and forgiveness. The narrative weaves a tapestry of emotion and color, as the protagonist seeks to understand her mother's life and find peace in the wake of tragedy.