The story of Mia, and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel, continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel Front Desk.

Mia Tang thinks she’s going to have the best year ever: 1. She and her parents have a motel. 2. She gets to run the front desk. 3. She’s finally getting somewhere with her writing.

But, on a rollercoaster of challenges, Mia will need all her determination to hang on tight. If anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it’s Mia Tang.