Angie Appiah is a Ghanaian-American medical student navigating the high-pressure environment of her third-year clinical rotations. She operates under the heavy weight of immigrant parental expectations, striving to secure a competitive residency while maintaining the persona of the perfect daughter. Her meticulously planned life begins to fray when she fails a major exam, her long-term relationship ends, and she develops an unexpected connection with Ricky Gutierrez. As she works through hospital wards, Angie must reconcile her professional identity in medicine with her personal desires and cultural heritage.
Readers interested in the intersection of medical training and romantic fiction choose this book for its realistic depiction of the academic grind and burnout. It serves those looking for a narrative centered on the specific social and professional pressures faced by women of color in healthcare. The reader gains an understanding of the balance between traditional family obligations and individual autonomy. By the end, the audience sees a portrait of how personal failure and professional uncertainty can lead to a more authentic career path and healthier interpersonal boundaries.
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
