Rochellreese
Sobralia Kaufman has always been called Orchid-a name whispered in the safety of her parents' love, delicate and familiar, but never truly hers. On the morning of her seventeenth birthday, with her father by her side, she decides to claim her full name: Sobralia. It is a quiet, intentional act that sets her on a year-long journey of self-discovery, resilience, and growth.
In the months that follow, Sobralia navigates life in the Kaufman family home when her father dies shortly after her birthday. Along the way, she leans on her childhood friend Liora, tends to the orchids in her father's garden, and encounters a subtle, warm love interest-all of whom reflect different aspects of who she is becoming.
Structured month by month, this standalone novel is a tender, reflective exploration of identity, loss, and the quiet courage it takes to step into adulthood. Poetic, cozy, and hopeful, The Year I Learned My Name is a story about reclaiming yourself, finding your voice, and learning that who you are is yours alone to define.