The Astonishing Colour of After

After her mother dies by suicide, sixteen-year-old Leigh Chen Sanders travels from the United States to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time. Believing her mother has transformed into a bird, Leigh sets out to find her while navigating her grief, exploring her mixed Asian and white heritage, and uncovering family secrets. The novel follows Leigh as she grapples with loss, identity, and the complex relationships between generations and cultures.