The Astonishing Color of After

Firefly & Fern Summary

After her mother's sudden death, Leigh Chen Sanders travels to Taiwan to stay with her grandmother and grapple with her grief and unanswered questions about her mother's final days. Through art, memory, and connection to her Taiwanese heritage, Leigh embarks on a profound journey of healing and self-discovery. This beautifully written novel honors the complexity of loss while exploring identity, family, and the transformative power of creative expression.