by Joosun Lee
First published 2020
Yunjae was born with a condition that makes it hard for him to feel emotions. His quiet life above his mother's bookshop is upended when a tragedy leaves him alone. But when a troubled classmate named Gon arrives, the two develop an unexpected bond. As Yunjae begins to open up to the world, he'll have the chance to become the hero he never imagined.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: emotional-journey, found-family
Setting: Bookshop
Period: 21st-Century
272 pages · ebook · HarperVia
Content warnings: mental-illness