in his shadow

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Book Description:

In a house ruled by strict rules and unspoken expectations, 16-year-old Minji finds herself constantly at odds with her older brother, Jungkook. After their mother runs away from their father, Minji and her three sisters move in with their strict grandfather, where Jungkook takes charge of the household. Known for his cold discipline and unforgiving nature, Jungkook doesn't tolerate any disobedience-especially from Minji, the youngest and most rebellious of the siblings.

When Minji defies him one too many times, her actions spark a battle of wills that will test the limits of family loyalty, respect, and control. As tensions rise, Minji is forced to confront the consequences of her defiance, but will she ever find a way to break free from the suffocating rules her brother e description sets up the main themes of family tension, rebellion, and the struggle for independence, while also hinting at the harsh dynamics between Minji and Jungkook. It leaves readers wanting to know more about how their relationship develops and whether Minji will find a way to navigate or defy the rules her brother imposes.