u/pehn4200

Hello! I published a book about my experiences as an American expat living in Korea, through the POV of my Korean wife reimagined as an American immigrant. I'd love feedback/Amazon reviews if people would be willing to do so. No Amazon links - if you want to support, that'd be great, but I'm not selling to anyone right now. Just looking for reviewers/editors/people who wanna read something for free!

Danbi Choi is suffocating in plain sight. Trapped in a grueling corporate job at a regional Korean grocery headquarters, she spends her days navigating a toxic hierarchy and apologizing for the mistakes of her superiors. By night, she returns to her childhood home to play the role of the perfect, compliant daughter for her traditional immigrant parents. Her entire existence is a meticulously rehearsed performance, leaving her exhausted and feeling like a tourist in her own life.

Everything changes on a warm September afternoon when she wanders into a bustling artisan market and catches the eye of Kell Harrington.

Kell is a striking paradox. Fiercely protective of his solitude, he is the independent owner of an artisan coffee stand. Behind his chrome espresso machine, he is a master of his craft, operating with an unapologetic, commanding authority. Yet, the moment Danbi smiles at him, his stoic armor shatters into an endearing, disastrously clumsy panic.

What begins with a hesitant, late-night text message quickly spirals into an intoxicating escape. Kell offers Danbi something she has never experienced: a space where she doesn’t have to translate her thoughts, mask her exhaustion, or perform for an audience. In the dark sanctuary of his car and the secluded, glass-walled expanse of his sprawling estate in the woods, their connection ignites into a deeply emotional and physical awakening. Kell’s quiet, unyielding dominance provides the exact anchor Danbi has been starving for, allowing her to finally let go of the reins and surrender to a man who demands nothing but her authentic self.

But the fragile barrier separating her two worlds is about to break. As the intoxicating highs of her new reality collide with the crushing cultural expectations of her parents—who are quietly orchestrating a future for her that she desperately wants to escape—Danbi is forced to make a choice.

She can retreat back into the numb safety of the life she was given, or she can finally step off the stage and fight for the man who makes her feel alive.

The Tourist is a gripping, evocative exploration of identity, expectation, and the terrifying thrill of surrender.

If you'd like to read it and give it a review on Amazon or send me feedback directly, I'd be happy to send you a copy. Thank you!