by Southeast Asia Program Publications Cornell University Southeast Asia Program Publications Staff
First published 2017
In the turmoil of 2003 Indonesia, a young woman named Sari navigates a country on the brink. As unrest simmers, she must choose between staying silent or speaking out against the government's oppressive tactics. Sari's quest for justice puts her on a collision course with a ruthless security agent, forcing her to risk everything to uncover the truth. In the end, her courageous act could spark a revolution - or cost her life.
Genres: contemporary, 21st-century, political-thriller, activism
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: courage, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Indonesia
Period: 2003
204 pages · Paperback · Southeast Asia Program Publications
Content warnings: violence