Ordinary Odyssey

What is An Ordinary Odyssey about?An Ordinary Odyssey tells the story of how we all seek to find ourselves and the place where we belong in a complex world of thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences. You'll experience this story through the lens of Akila, Jisoo, and In Su, three very different individuals who all have their own questions and doubts regarding their life choices. A string of events eventually leads them to meet and begin to explore their paths of life together. In An Ordinary Odyssey, you'll join Akila, Jisoo, and In Su as well as the people close to them on their unique journey, taking part in inspiring moments of joy, love, and connection. You'll see your own story in their moments of dramatic twists and turns while they strive to figure out what they want to do with their lives, what love means to them, and how they can best cope with past pain and trauma. As you read An Ordinary Odyssey, you will smile, and you will also feel: sadness, anger, excitement, peacefulness, and hope. You might feel triggered by scenes that depict trauma, loss, grief, and sexual harassment. Above all, An Ordinary Odyssey will warm your heart and will encourage you to look at your own life journey and ask yourself the questions that are relevant to you. This captivating novel is for you if you love:A global perspective on life. You'll be transported to Germany, Kenya, India, Scotland and South Korea.Romance beyond "boy meets girl" love.Stories that explore gender dynamics, sexual identity, and race in a realistic, yet encouraging way.Stories that showcase the complexity and beauty of human relationships of all kinds, including family, friends, and those we work with and interact with on the streets.Korean music and drama: K-Pop, K-Dramas, as well as Rap music a la Nas, Neo Soul, and BLs that advocate for diverse, healthy relationships.