Flashlight - Susan Choi

This novel explores the messy reality of family bonds and the way we process trauma over time. The story focuses on the relationship between a daughter and her absent father, showing how his choices reverberate throughout her life. By moving between the past and the present, the book looks at the difference between a child's perspective and an adult's understanding. It highlights themes of memory, forgiveness, and the search for identity when your foundations are shaky. Ultimately, it is a thoughtful story about finding clarity amid a confusing family history.