Luminous by Silvia Park

This debut science fiction novel follows siblings Jun and Morgan in a reunified Korea, where AI and robotics are at the center of technological progress. As children, they lost their humanoid robot brother, Yoyo, in a mysterious incident that was never fully explained. Now adults working in the tech industry, they stumble upon a shocking discovery that forces them to confront the past. The story blends futuristic technology with deeply personal family drama, creating an emotional and thought-provoking narrative. Park’s writing explores themes of memory, artificial intelligence, and human identity in a fast-changing world. A stunning debut that raises questions about what it truly means to be human