My Perfect Deserted Island

A tender and heartwarming novel about the rejuvenating power of island life, for fans of The Healing Season of Pottery and Hakuda Photo Studio.

Slow down. Sometimes the bravest act is starting over.

Jian Cha thought she had her life mapped out, until the weight of endless deadlines and the relentless pace of her corporate job began to fracture her spirit. Craving a change, she leaves the city behind and steps onto the empty shores of Songdo Island, a forgotten speck in the sea where time moves to the rhythm of the wind and tides.

In a weathered house surrounded by wild grass and salty air, Jian learns how to live slowly. She forages for seaweed at dawn, coaxes vegetables from stubborn soil, and watches the sea burn crimson at sunset. Each small struggle brings its own quiet lesson: clearing her land, mending a leaky roof, and gathering wild herbs become acts of discovery and renewal.

My Perfect Deserted Island invites readers to breathe more deeply, find beauty in the ordinary, and remember that the universe offers space to heal—exactly when it is needed most.