The Eyes Are the Best Part

In The Eyes Are the Best Part, Monika Kim weaves a gripping feminist psychological horror that delves into the dark transformation of Ji-won, a Korean-American woman navigating family turmoil after her father's betrayal. As her mother spirals into despair and her sister grapples with confusion, Ji-won's disturbing dreams of bloody rooms and predatory figures reflect her inner turmoil. Set against a backdrop of misogyny and cultural collision, this audacious novel explores themes of rage and survival, capturing the destructive power of a young woman on a quest for agency in a chaotic world.