Set between Paris and the Philippines, Plumeria is a lyrical debut about identity, belonging, and the search for home. Lisa Czarina Michaud weaves a story of family secrets, cultural heritage, and the delicate balance between past and present — both intimate and expansive in its exploration of how memory and migration shape who we are.
Rated ~4.1/5 on Goodreads — praised as “beautifully written, evocative, and heartfelt” and “a debut that feels both personal and universal.” Celebrated in literary circles for its diaspora themes, family saga elements, and quotes like “Home is not a place, but a memory carried within.”
Perfect for fans of Ocean Vuong’s On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake, and Christy Lefteri’s Songbirds. A must for lovers of diaspora fiction, lyrical prose, and identity narratives.
