Tragedy is tough to overcome especially when you've seen something horrendous. The effects often roar silently, rumbling in waves and aftershocks of silent grief even years later. The 'victims' become strong in their overcoming. Such was the case for Yi Seo and her Dad, along with Wendy and Liam who became a very supportive and close-knit, caring family. I really like this aspect of the Korean Black story. The mysteries and masks and secrets of Korean Black added lure, as did the reasoning and development behind them, which Yi Seo and Liam created and breathed, setting the rythmn and beat tempo.

The worlds of designers and music were an interesting mix in my opinion. About 10% of the way into reading the book, the word that came to mind was 'intricate'. As I read further into the novel, I found it an intoxicating balance between the two lines or lives, that Yi Seo lived: fashion and song, coupled with healing.

Another thing I appreciated was the multicultural thread of interest that ran through this living, 'breathing' story. The romance angles were icing on the cake in this hard-to-put down account. For me, two other words, tender and compassionate, help in describing this good book. I believe other potential readers will find it just as rivieting a read.

A 5 Star rating from me.

~ Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger ~

August 2026