If You Leave Me

"An immersive, heartbreaking story about war, passion, and the road not taken." — People

"Heartrending . . . a stunning feat of lyricism." — USA Today

"One of the most beautiful and moving love stories you'll read this year." — Nylon Magazine

An emotionally riveting debut novel about war, family, and forbidden love—the unforgettable saga of two ill-fated lovers in Korea and the heartbreaking choices they're forced to make in the years surrounding the civil war that still haunts us today.

When the communist-backed army from the north invades her home, sixteen-year-old Haemi Lee, along with her widowed mother and ailing brother, is forced to flee to a refugee camp along the coast. For a few hours each night, she escapes her family's makeshift home and tragic circumstances with her childhood friend, Kyunghwan.

Focused on finishing school, Kyunghwan doesn't...