PEOPLE has unveiled the cover for Nania Lee’s debut novel, Unwanted Attention, which will be released next year by the Dial Press. The story focuses on two Korean-American sisters who navigate significant personal changes upon returning to their childhood home in Detroit.
The book introduces Henley, a woman seeking a sense of purpose after facing multiple divorces and unemployment. She returns home to Detroit and unexpectedly finds success in making videos of herself eating noodles. Her sister, Ferris, who is an accomplished oncologist, also finds herself back in Detroit after her marriage collapses.
Together, the sisters confront a family secret that had long been hidden. Lee explains the underlying themes, stating, “Children may inherit their parents’ concerns, along with self-imposed limitations arising from fear.” These dynamics shape the lives of Henley and Ferris as they grapple with their identities.
The novel explores female identity and challenges traditional expectations of marriage and motherhood. Lee expresses hope that the book resonates with women who choose different paths, saying, “I hope the world within this novel offers encouragement to women feeling alienated for seeking an alternative life.”
Unwanted Attention will be released on June 8, 2027, and is available for preorder.
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