Genevieve Yang was raised as an only child, the cherished ‘original daughter’. But her world changes when Arin arrives, introduced as the granddaughter of Genevieve’s supposedly deceased grandfather. The two girls quickly became inseparable, sharing secrets, dreams and milestones as they grew up together. However, their bond is eventually fractured by betrayal and they go their separate ways. At the heart of their story is a mother who loves them both and is torn between loyalty and fairness. This novel explores the fragile boundaries of family, loyalty, ambition, and identity. Which should take precedence when love, blood and selfhood collide? It is a powerful analysis of family ties and how easily everything can be lost. Very emotional story.
“Without my anger, what did I have left? Nothing. But it was a mistake to have clung to it for as long as I did, seeking refuge in its eclipse. An existence animated by anger wasn’t the same thing as a life. And I had gone too far. I knew that now.”