South Korea-- the glittering city where the latest trends are born,  where Melody finds herself swept away by luxury, romance, and family drama. But is this a place she could ever call home? Thanks to a tiny transgression after school one day, Melody is shocked to discover that her parents have decided to move her and her mom out of New York City to join her father in Seoul immediately.

Barely having had the chance to say goodbye to her best friend before she's on a plane, Melody is resentful and homesick. But she soon finds herself settling into their super-luxe villa, meeting cool friends at school, and discovering the alluring aspects of living in Korea: trendsetting fashion, delectable food, her dad's black card, and a cute boy to explore the city with. Life in Seoul is amazing, until cracks begin to form on its glittering surface...

Claire Ahn's charming debut lets you hear every beat of a K-pop bop, taste savory bites of Korean barbecue, bathe in the glow of Seoul's neon lights, and feel the highs and lows of Melody's emotional journey across the world and within her heart.